"America."

I said simply, my eyes not tearing from the sunset. I heard my father's voice on the other side of the boat as he was commanding some orders to Jake, my eldest brother. The best characteristic about my father as a captain was that you could hear him from miles away. I didn't want to know what he was telling Jake to do, but a pang of jealousy hit hard as I tried bringing my thoughts back to James and our conversation. 

"It's a long journey, but we'll get their sooner or later."

Another pause before adding, 

"So... Was it your parents wanting you to become apart of the crew? Or your choice?"