I left a large tip for Sally, considering what she had had to deal with this table of perverted incestual misfits; we paid on the way out, and headed ...ack to Arisol’s Tahoe. The trip back to the house was as fast and furious as the trip down town, but this time I was more prepared and sat quietly in the passenger seat watching the sights of Seattle flash by. When we arrived back at the house on Queen Anne Hill Arisol pulled up to the garage end of the drive and parked. She. I love you.”“I’m going to end every episode with those words, love. Maybe someday she’ll see one and know. But it goes for you, too. I still love you and I love you more every day. Please don’t doubt my love for you.”That last bit I heard just before I left the barn and walked away, no longer concerned whether I was seen. I had a lot to think about. Yes, I was certain Sam was in love with Brian and he with her. With that kind of statement, I was no longer concerned about them making love. But. Satisfied they had done all they could; the friends took their leave of Scone and returned south. As they rode they continued their discussions, agreeing they would all have to maintain a high state of awareness and readiness in case Giric or Eochaid, or both, decided to move against them or the boy Kings. Murdoch was well placed to gather intelligence from Strathearn and Atholl and Scott and Gabrain could keep a close eye on Eochaid's Strathclyde from their Ayrshire lands. Agreeing to send. Saturday seemed a very long way away on the other side of a boring week. Chapter 3 Claire VisitsOn Tuesday evening Claire came to see me again. She seemed to be a bit worked up so I gave her a drink and allowed her to settle down before asking any questions."Do you remember meeting a friend of mine called Mike quite a while ago?" she asked."Vaguely, is he sort of quiet and shy and quiet?" Maybe, it doesn't really matter if you remember him anyway. I went to see him yesterday. He's not in very.