They had the three horses with them and our two sleds. Piled on the sleds and tied down, were the travois for the horses and a couple of spares. I wel...omed them with open arms. They greeted me with looks of surprise. I had been expecting that.I could understand the surprised look on their faces. I must have looked like shit. It had been a very long three days for Clara and me. The two of us had essentially baby sat the locals that we’d found in the compound. That job had included fetching water. She’s content, happy just being with him, around him. She loves him so much and misses him when he’s gone. He follows her, sitting down when she does. She smiles, he so loves that smile. Loves making her smile. Loves her period. She turns to face him, leaning against the back and arm of the couch. He’s watching her, wondering what she’s up to. But, all she does is smile. ‘This rain is making me horny, not just peaceful. There’s just something about rain falling down making everything wet that. Being nervous I turned from his stare and made my way to the exit and left. I was very nervous. He also came out and we made small talk. His name was Mike. Neither of us wanted to take the lead, and that would not be my personality anyway. I had been reading a USA Today and gave it to him and said, "Here is the USA Today if you would like it, I need to go". He thanked me and we got in our cars and left. I was in a panic! I had never done this before and was not really comfortable meeting. We ate in relative quiet for the most part. Stacy and I fed each other, just to be as sickeningly in love as our parents were. They were drinking alcohol with the meal, so there was a fair share of giggling and glasses tinkling while they talked."How soon would you need me Michael? Stacy and I want to go out this week. I don't want work to get in the way of life ... or vice versa," I said."Well said, son ... sorry Danny—I didn't mean son but ... you understand don't you?" Sure don't be so.