50. The Best Decision

Seeing Sky lethargic, Edmund's feelings were in turmoil. Rachel didn't have the heart either.

"Honey, what else do you want to do with Uncle Ed?"

"There are many, Mama. One of them is camping in the yard and studying directions through the stars."

"We can do it tonight, Sky," Edmund interrupted, not wanting her sadness to drag on.

"Yes, but what about the others? We haven't joined the forest patrol, nor have we joined Uncle Green in releasing animals. I can't even read yet."

"Haven't you memorized the letters?" This time, it was Hunter who interrupted.

Sky glanced at him with a sad look. "Not all, Uncle. I still haven't memorized those strange letters."

"Hey," Edmund rubbed Sky's back so it wouldn't bend too much. "Didn't you already know that the letter P is for panda and papaya?"

Sky frowned. "Yes, but I haven't found a similarity in shape yet. I might forget later. Besides, I can't string letters together yet. You still have to teach me, Uncle Ed."

Hearing the request, Edm