He noted that the sliver of moon which was about a third of the way across the sky cast enough light that his darkness accustomed eyes were able to ma...e out the path as he wound his way down the hill.About halfway down the hill to the north of the house, was a lump which looked as if it were part of the landscape, perhaps the root ball from some long-rotted fallen tree. There were bushes growing on top of it and a mass of honeysuckle vines. Walking along the back side of the lump he pulled. "I tell you what, we'll put a practice cast on you and then remove it.If it hurts you don't have to do it." And you won't teach me to drive," Mark said.Aunt Tracy shook her head."What's the point then, if it hurts when you take it off the first timeit still hurts, might as well just go for it." Ok then, let's clean up dinner and then we'll wait for Nancy."An hour later Nancy arrived. She had fiery red hair pulled back into apony tail and she wore the same pink medical scrubs that his often. They never thought about it until I pointed out that they would have been in the room for any call I could have made to you. I think that made them feel stupid.”She nodded shyly. “I wish they’d just asked me. I would have told them I’ve never been with a boy. It was a silly rumor”“It’s done now,” I said lightly. “All we can do is move on. Don’t worry about it.”“Does that mean you’re going to make up with the Powers sisters?” she asked curiously.“No, I understand that they’re sorry and that they. “Down!” I yelled. “No telling where the next burst might come.”As if in answer to my comment– well, actually it was in answer to my comment– another loud “Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping!” tore through the club.“My truck’s out back!” I shouted into Wyatt’s ear. “Does that door open?!” I added, pointing to the back exit.“Yeah,” he stammered back. “I keep it clear in case there’s a raid and I have to get out the back.”“Let’s go!” I shouted, pulling him toward the door. “I’ll take you wherever.