"How the hell did they have enough strength to run those last five miles," Staff Sergeant Allen Baker gasped, as he collapsed and leaned back on his p...ck."I don't know," Sergeant Mike Hooker gasped in reply. "All three of them have the same packs and load-out that we have." That Major didn't even look like he was breathing hard," Petty Officer First Class Sam Diego panted, a note of foreboding in his voice."I think ... I'm pretty sure this will be a very long two weeks," Gunnery Sergeant. Lili bounced up and went to her bedroom, returning with The Chrysalids. That was my favourite of John Wyndham’s books and I had to contain my enthusiasm and let Col ask the questions.After discussion, we decided to read The Hobbit first and then perhaps play cards and try John Wyndham later. We spent a pleasant morning with the Tolkien shared between the three of us on the couch. We started again from the beginning so Lili had the complete story, and I could see she was becoming as enthralled. .. something. With a sigh, her gaze fell to her wrist and she sadly stroked one of the crystal beads with her thumb. After a moment, she looked up to find two sets of eyes staring at her. Christine's eyes full of worry and confusion. Erik's hooded orbs full of his sadness and love.Helen in an attempt to lighten the tense atmosphere joked."Why are you two staring at me? Oh, please! Do not tell me that I have suddenly grown a second head?"She gave the pair a look of mock horror and frantically. “But the deal would have to be for her to come back after I graduate.”“You’d do that to our friends who would still be here?”“No, but the idea of having someone pay for medical school is pretty attractive. It’s just not attractive enough to allow ANY deal with Dean Parker.”“Still searching for the bikini model heiress?” Sandy asked.“There seems to be a serious shortage of them here in McKinley! So, all kidding aside, we’re in agreement?”“Yes,” both girls said.“What about campus visits for.