I finally resigned myselfto this fate and did as the doctor instructed. There was a knock at thedoor and the doctor reentered with a nurse at his side... He informed methat it was standard policy for one of his female nurses to sit in withhim during the exam. I nodded and sat on the end of the exam table. The doctor started with my head first. He checked my eyes, ears, andthroat. He then took out his stethoscope and listened to my heart andlungs."Large deep breaths," the doctor said.I was. We both groaned as we opened our eyes fully and slowly woke up. She had a wicked smile on her face as she held out our two mugs of tea."Rise and shine, sleepyheads! It's half past eight!" Oh god – have we overslept?" Nah, you're okay, nothing's come in yet."Sheila had been partly lying on one of my arms, and I had pins and needles as I pulled it free. The bed was a complete mess, and I had to disentangle myself from the top sheet, which had somehow wrapped itself around my left leg. Sian. Dan was staying with his Dad, uptown from me. I had offered for him to stay with me, but he politely declined.'Staying until the train arrives?' I asked him, looking up at the billboard. It wasn’t long, only a suspected 10 minutes – I could wait it alone, but time always seemed to fly with Dan here.'No, I’ve got to make myself dinner, Dad’s out with mates.' He raised his hand and waved, and I waved back, putting in my earphones and waiting patiently, my ears being filled with slow jams and. Scott discussed the position with Gabrain, Lachlan and Mac, with all agreeing this was a weak point in their plans."Why not do something to stop more Vikings going to England then father." Said young Crinan.The adults on the balcony of Scott's house stopped and looked at the young boy."I think you might have something there Crinan, perhaps we could use the new ship in some kind of demonstration, make it clear that any further migration is not welcome." Said Scott."Is that really our decision to.