I sat there thinking about what he had said for a minute. Grandma Kathy was his mother, and while I felt bad for what had happened, I didn’t actuall... know her too well. We had lived in Pittsburg my whole life and she had lived in Vancouver that whole time. I had only seen her a few times in my life. I was still pondering this when my father came back down the stairs. “Your sister will be in charge until we get back. Do whatever she tells you to and don’t give her any trouble okay, Jason?” He. "The Northern woman seemed to quickly take everything about Tomas in at once. Her eyes following the way he walked and stood, his hands and wrists and how he was outfitted. She nodded."Thank you, sir," she replied. "But as I am here only as a curious guest, not seeking honor or riches, the type of weapon hardly matters. I will observe, stand or fall as the Gods intend. As to my Path... I am Do."Tomas nodded knowingly. This revelation explained a few things."Madam, my name is Tomas," he smiled. I had to laugh at the look on her face. I was happy that I was getting the benefits of their flirting, very happy.It had been a year now and David was seen more as a brother than a nephew. We shared a beer together and shared the household chores. He went on the occasional date and went to a party or two. He never got too drunk that he couldn’t find his way home but drunk enough that he got real chatty.He was just back from a night with the boys and was tipsy to say the least. Fiona was asleep. I slowed a little and continued to run as she dropped back. I was looking back at her when I saw a glint out of the corner of my eye."Lisa, drop and roll off the path!" She looked at me like I had lost my mind but did it. I did the same thing and heard a shot from the area where I had seen the glint. Bent really low, I hissed, "Stay down and get behind a tree. They are behind you to my right. I think there is just one. Pick your tree and stay put!"I slithered further off the path and ran toward.