“We head east and decide where to start our lives.”
 
 “Is it really that easy?” I asked.
 
 “It is as long as that’s what you want.”
 
 Charlie gave me a sideways glance.
 
 “It is.”
 
 “Good.” Charlie smiled. “Where do you want to go?”
 
 I was silent for a moment as I looked at the horizon.
 
 “North Carolina sounds good.”
 
 “North Carolina it is.”