Mara was walking to the room that had been assigned to her when she passed another training area. There were two men moving at incredible speed on a t...ick mat. Funny she thought the older one looked vaguely familiar just like the one onboard the ship. Taking a seat she sat quietly and watched the two men as they went at each other. It was perhaps several hours later when she felt a shake of her shoulder. "Miss," she heard from a long way off. "Miss," there it was again disturbing her dream. “Caleb, you did the right thing. Just make sure others don’t see you together like that. It’s a private thing between a man and woman. To me it has always been anyway,” Eli told them.“Thanks Dad. Abigail isn’t the least bit bashful to pee in front of me and we sometimes go at the same time. I hope that’s alright.”“As long as you keep watch. Never take for granted that no one will walk upon you, no matter where you are.”“You’ve always taught us that, Dad. I’ll never forget those things and I’ll. The skin was sloughing off in a wrinkled, wet mass, exposing rotting muscle and bone as the flesh settled and spread out on the wharf. A putrid liquid pooled around the body like a cursed halo that mixed badly with the remains of his fruity rum drinks.There had been a fight. The abandoned pirate ship drew his attention for a moment before he looked back down at its defeated captain. It was as if Arrais had been dead for weeks, which confused Zach even more.The distant sound of automatic gunfire. That meant having to cut off, or at least limit, trips to Deland.Lots of things would be solved if I faithfully made weekly calls. As long as Carol hears from me on a regular schedule, she would fill in the blanks for herself, accept that Branson is my new residence, and college is my new lifestyle. Carol's worries were about money, and then Tim until his case is settled, and he's in jail. I'd need to think of a way to solve the money thing, soon. Hopefully Colleen and Rebecca would come up.