It got a little out of hand in Tony's opinion. He wasn't quite sure why the delivery required a military band but such seemed to be the way of the Arm....Rebecca and Tina were absolutely fawned over by all of the soldiers and both absolutely loved the helicopter ride.As with all good things speeches had to be made ensuring that the commanding general and the colonel in charge of the hospital could attach their names to the teen's work. It took the better part of a day to get the chairs delivered. Why was it so easy? I had arms and legs like a gorilla, that's why! Also, I stood six-foot-eleven tall! Some gift! I saw evidence of a village off to the west. First I saw the smoke then I made out the regular street pattern. After my bare-bones warning I certainly wasn't going that way. I saw a few smoke trails here and there, and noticed what seemed to be a random series of trails crisscrossing the woods. I spotted a swamp off to the south and a stream at its western edge. This changed my. .I'm sorry it's just too embarrassing", and turned and began to walk away."Shirley caught her arm and asked, "What is it Karen, don't be embarrassed just ask me. If I can help you I will." No, I'm sorry, I don't want to make you uncomfortable. I was wrong to ask you, especially you." What? You're like a daughter to me Karen. You can ask me anything, now come on what's up with you. Spit it out girl, I'm not going to let you leave till you tell me." Karen had piqued Shirley's interest now. The one from another universe...couldn't exist! She was trappedhere for as long as I choose!I was now her warden. That thought sickened me.I stopped to think a minute. Was she really here by my invitation or bythe tribunal's?"It would be wise not to dwell on such small, inconsequential issues,Alexandra," Momma Scott advised as she moved in beside me."But won't I be just as guilty if I fail her and she is left here,momma?" I dared ask."Alexandra, this is not a tribunal to assign guilt," she said.