And it was a long wait. Much too long for Haymitch's liking. After what felt like months, Katniss was released, and the three had begun the long journey back to District 12. Gale and Katniss' mother had for, whatever reason, decided not to come back. And Katniss had shut herself in her train compartment the entire ride back.

When they arrived home, Katniss had all but disappeared immediately. It concerned Haymitch, but he knew she was a big girl now. A big girl that needed checking up on occasion because she was an idiot sometimes, but a big girl none the less.

Haymitch led Effie to his Victor's house, pausing at the door, "...You're probably not going to like what you see."