Billy used the time to take care of putting out the fire. It was cold out there, but they had enough warm and dry clothing. They'd make it. He piled snow atop the ashes methodically, using the repetitive action as a means to get himself back under control. Spilling his heart out all over the place didn't reflect well on him.

When he was bundled up and ready to leave, he felt almost normal and confident again. "I have everything I brought. It should be sufficient for building."