[It's an appropriate question, maybe even an obvious one. But it catches Wade by surprise nonetheless. For a few seconds there is nothing but radio silence, as Wade struggles to find the right tone.]
Haven't seen 'em. [He winces at the forced casualness in his voice.] You're the only one I've seen from... from that group.
[Wade swallows and adds, a little unnecessarily:] Who knows? Maybe they're comin' in on the next boat.
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Haven't seen 'em. [He winces at the forced casualness in his voice.] You're the only one I've seen from... from that group.
[Wade swallows and adds, a little unnecessarily:] Who knows? Maybe they're comin' in on the next boat.