There was about a 15 ft drop along a sheer cliff in front of us. In some spots there were trees growing out of the side as well as some bare spots.I p...t the pack down so that they could pull out the ropes and harnesses. They were going lower the dogs down in the harnesses at a bare spot and then climb down themselves.Fiti was lowered down first and took care of the dogs after they came down. I was surprised how well the first dog took to being lowered down in the harness; guess he was used to. We didnt bother to close the color as the main door was closed. She went inside, sat on the bed and started reading the big book again and I read my book. I felt my hard on again after reading for 5 more minutes. Suddenly Uma asked me bujji, are you done reading? Did you understand them now? I said yes aunty without any expression in my face. She sat beside me said keep the text book on the shelf bujji. I did and I was back to my position on her bed. She kept the big book in my lap and started. I see the baby’s head. Push hard with the next contraction.” Then...”Okay, the head’s out. One more push as I bring the baby the rest of the way out.”And then it was over. The baby was healthy. The cord was severed properly and, thankfully, was nowhere near the baby’s neck or arms. The mother survived but was exhausted. Who knows how long she had been struggling before Claire had arrived.James and Anne set up camp while Claire, Weather and Amber looked after the mother and child.When the fire. The Captain put his arm on my shoulder. His look was serious."Jake, we're all glad you're doing fine. Stop by when you get a chance." Thanks Captain, I will ... and Merry Christmas."I noticed none of them asked about Allison. News travels fast in a small town. Emily never left my side and I think she warned off some of the girls I knew. She told me later that night that there were several who were going to offer "solace". Emily smirked when she said it.I smiled at my protective sister."Could I.