Ryker Smith split off with his buddies. They decided to depart. Lance walked past Gianni on the way to his Jeep Wrangler. “What are you up to?”“...othing. Waiting on my ride,” replied the singer.“Nah, cuz. I can drop you off wherever you’re going.”“I live over in Ashford Hills,” he frowned at the mention of the working class neighborhood.“That’s not far. Let’s go!”Lance started the SUV. The dark chocolate senior with a debonair moustache looked at Gianni and said, “Gotta wait on Kobe.” Gianni. The next night, Darlene fixed a special dinner for us in thanks for what we were doing for her. It was the first time I really ate since Marja was killed, and it was good. As far as I was concerned, all debts for her staying with us were paid. ********* A week later and Christmas break came. Darlene left for her parent’s home when all of the students did. She would be gone for the next three weeks. Kat mentioned her as we ate dinner together. ‘Thank you so much for letting Coach stay with us,. “Hi Mom!” Lannie cried, bouncing over from the sofa,eyes bright.“Hi, honey,” Susan sighed, grunting as the girl threwher arms around her and hugged her tightly.“Let me get my coat and shoes off,” she exclaimed insurprise.Lannie jumped back, smiling. She put her hands behindher and kind of swung from side to side as Susan pulledoff her shoes.“What have you been up to?” she asked.“You wouldn’t believe me.”“Try. Without thinking and without a word they began to retrace their steps to the police station. Moira could not help looking at her ring frequently.They reached the car and, without a word, turned into each other's arms and held each other tenderly. David's cheek rested on the top of her head.After several minutes David said quietly, "Where now, my Moira? Thistle?" No. There's a special place at Bridgend on the Tay. It's only two or three miles." If that's where my love wishes to go then who am I.