It was at this point in my life that I realised that I needed my own form of transport if I wasn't to be left behind in the back of beyond. So, I book...d myself some lessons with the local driving school, and for an hour each weekend, travelled around the town and surrounding countryside in a Nissan Micra learning the rules of the road. Unfortunately, at this point in my life, I was also painfully shy, and the whole process after my first lesson was nerve-racking and stressful. About 15 minutes. This was just a chance to recruit, with life as a lure.Indignation filled Axel with the fire to press forward. No longer would Axel be on the defensive.Holding forth his hand as if trying to signal for Colin to stop, Axel shot a focused pulse of mana toward Colin as he was in mid-thrust. Colin’s position was such that he couldn’t dodge and took the blast in the stomach, doubling him over.The crowd cheered for the first time since the fights started.Most of the matches had been quick, decisive. I took advantage of my little vacation before heading back to Menzies Bay. Other than groceries and some supplies, there was nothing for me to do on the boat and I could relax until Del returned.On Thursday afternoon I taxied back to Menzies Bay Marina. As I approached the gangway I saw a boat moored in our spot, but it wasn't the Captain's Choice. What the hell? Where was my boat? I looked over the small marina and couldn't see it anywhere. I stormed toward the office, intending to find out. "Yes, thank you, Mom. Thanks for cooking extra food for him, I'm sure it really means a lot to Jennifer," he said."Oh, it's no trouble at all. How is he holding up though all this, anyway?" she asked."I wish I could say. The way she tells it, he's already been drowning his sorrows every day for years. I guess it doesn't seem like he's gotten any worse, which may be the best that can be hoped for," he said. He picked up the bag and started towards the garage, then stopped and set it back down..