Billy's Future

"What's gonna happen to *me*?" Billy asked the soldier. "For the moment, you'll have to come with us. After that, well, it's not up to me. But you'll probably have to stay with your next legal guardian." "Can I bring some things with?" "Sure, kid. We won't be leaving for another couple of minutes." "Thanks ... um ..." "Just call me Phil, kid." "Thanks, Phil." Phil escorted Billy up to his bedroom and left him there to pack some things. It would probably be a while until Billy was able to come back to his home. Billy closed the door and sat on his bed.