Not a rec, but I can understand the trope of kids being left behind. However, Wouldn't a grown-ass person left behind catch a bus and reach the place where they are supposed to go anyway. Or y'know call them and say "hey fuckers, you left w/o me" instead of just sitting there like a child waiting for mommy and daddy to come and pick him up. Even if he were tired or injured, no grown-ass person would sit around crying like a helpless baby because he got left behind, especially if there was no indication that his presence is not wanted or needed.