His temper rouses like a fire that has been fed enough dry branches to spread. Keith leans towards him his voice raising a hair. “I went over there to bring you back! I wasn’t trying to get rid of anyone. That side of the island messes with people’s heads. Even messed up I knew I’d do what I set out to do. I was a good choice to go in and get people to safety.”

He settles back into a more comfortable position as his anger ebbs again. “Of course you’re alive. That’s not going to change here unless something nasty gets to you before anyone else can save you.” He’s pegged Gabe as someone who has no idea how to function. He’ll step between him and danger no matter how weird or dangerous he feels.