"Like most trips, they didn't run far, only to Cathedral Wash, where Crystal had them pull up onto shore and break out lunch. That was a little awkwar...; Scooter had become used to having Norma and Barbie do a lot of that, and they weren't with them this time. As people worked on their sandwiches and cans of soda, Crystal spent a lot more time going over the orientation to get people set for the river, and warned them there would be another go around when they got into camp. There were things. Hey, Cameron she said with a smile. Hi I got in the car hesitantly. To my surprise, was my Aunt, Jillian– my mothers younger sister. Your mom had something come up at work. She asked me to pick you up 20 minutes ago. Sorry, man. How long have you been out there? I dont know, I shrugged. She reached over to me and ran her hand across my head. Youre soaked! Dont worry, well be home soon to get you something warm to eat, her long wavy blonde hair came down the front of her chest. You know, I dont. ." she broke down and sobbed.I stood up and knelt in front of the two girls. Linking with Anya I could feel her despair and her feelings of failure and incompetence. I drained them away, replacing them with understanding, appreciation and respect."Anya, you didn't fail. You did what you could in a bad situatition. You were outnumbered and ambushed. No one expects you to do the impossible. You didn't do anything wrong."She calmed down and wiped her face."How's your head?" I asked."A little. I went to the living room, stretched my self on the sofa and drank my wine.Once he was done with the dishes he came to me and asked me if I wanted afoot massage. I liked that and, as he was the happiest when around my feet,I said yes. He brought some towels and oil and began to rub my feet; I closedmy eyes and leaned back. It's pretty great when you have someone to rub yourfeet whenever you feel like it; as he needed my permission for everythingI said, "Be free to lick them when ever you want.".