Mike's group consisted of Himself, his son Wesley, his daughter Wendy, Wesley's mate Heather who they had rescued from the Looters, Wendy's bed-mate T...m who was always good for a laugh even if a bit on the lazy side, Maria the daughter of the Henderson's hired hand and Mike's current love interest. He had only found out after they headed on this trek to the outlands that she was carrying his baby. It was information he had not as yet shared with his son or daughter.Mike's constant companion was. Now Khamul holds just the country right around Talai. Sholim intends to crush him with one last blow. He has to, in fact, because his men are almost out of supplies."Shantar continued to keep a careful eye out as they pressed on farther into the hills. Mei Mei kept up a steady stream of chatter, bringing him up to date on all that had been happening while he'd been drifting in the grip of the slave drug."About that drink that you gave me, back there," he prompted as the rested their ponies for. That night I logged on, and began to search all birth records for theday given for her birth. There was no Melissa listed, not even as amiddle name. I printed out all of the names anyway, then tried to findout how to get a birth certificate for her. Sooner or later she wouldhave to go to school, and if this went on that long, I would need it. Inmy heart I knew it was just fantasy, surely someone would come for her,but ignoring that, I went ahead and tried anyway, even knowing there wasno easy. No issues, no turmoil, little stress. I worked with my counterpart, the electrical engineer who would inherit the new plant from us. Actually, the client already had possession and responsibility. I was hanging on to give them a new set of documentation above and beyond the construction package, and part of that was being an educator for a young engineer who, while quite knowledgeable, lacked experience. He had a good attitude, though, and we worked together well.I got off work and drove home..