"He and Mike McMahon are training a dog sled team," Josh said. "They're really looking forward to winter, for once."It only took a few minutes to driv... out to Mark and Jackie's farm, even though they had to go very slowly for the last mile, thanks to the rutted, potholed road. Just as they were about to turn in the driveway, they met Jackie and Cumulus in the pickup truck coming the other way, towing the sailplane trailer. "What brings you guys out here?" Jackie asked."We thought maybe we could. I even mentioned one of the smaller saws for making miter cuts. I ran out of things to ask for when I got down to more hammers, handsaws, and plenty of chisels.George took a turn with some leather working tools, but Bill could barely think of anything he thought we needed desperately. Finally Sigfried signed off saying it would take him a few days and we should keep it in mind in case we thought up something else he could provide.It was a little disconcerting for a second, but when I asked Rose. When I close my eyes, my thoughts are about the wonders of Jayden's body as she bathed. The storm rages on.When I awake, the cabin is cool. The wind is still howling. Struggling to my feet, the cool air hits me as steam rises from my body. It is much colder than I had anticipated. The stove is still warm. There are still a few glowing embers, the new logs will ignite quickly. Back in my bunk I bury myself in the blankets, close my eyes and go back to sleep.The smell of coffee woke me. Fresh. "What's gotten into you?" Don't talk to me that way John. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." She threatened."Oh yeah, I'm terrified. Here comes the five foot four hulk to wreck our shit. Fuck this. I'm out of here." I stood to leave.Clare was quickly in front of me."Fine. I thought this could be fun. I thought we could have a nice and dandy polyandrous relationship. You've forced my hand. Would you ever do anything to hurt Hunter?" She hissed."What? No. That's why I'm not going to have sex.