The fact was that he was already abetter cook than the people instructing him, but he was being retaughtto do it, though not as well as he used to. H...s instructors didn't knowthis of course.Back at home, Carol had reconciled herself to what was going to happenand made contact with the hunk, Victor Stern. He promptly invited herout to dinner at a very good hotel/restaurant in order to establish howhis family business needed help. He was every inch the gentleman shehad supposed and thought to. Lisasaying she would be present in Marks room was a big bonus as well. Thegirl might be a bitch, but she was a hot bitch. Getting to watch her toowould be way better than just toying with the sissy."Alright, we have an agreement. I will also stay quiet during the timesyou are there," John eventually said."Great, as long as you keep those simple rules in mind I agree not totell on you either. You may go now, I still have a few things to discuswith Linda. When you get home, you give us access to. Will said he would take care of the ranch so John and I spent the summer with my people.The tribe had a welcoming ceremony for John. He stood so tall and proud as he was introduced to his people. I am so happy and sad at the same time. My son is growing into a man so I am happy. My son is growing into a man and I will lose him soon so I am sad.While John was learning of the Lakota ways I got to spend time with my father, my brother and his wife. Chayton is no longer my little brother. He is a. Doc must of been through with him, 'cause I could see the bandages on his chest.The men were so absorbed by what Doc Jacobs was doin' that they didn't even know that I was there. At that moment, Doc straightened up an' said, "Boys, ya just got here too late. Old Howard has died. That last buckshot was too close ta his lungs fer him ta survive, anyway, soz I guess it don't make any real difference."When I heard that, I shouted, "IT SURE AS HELL MAKES A DIFFERENCE TA ME! THOSE FIVE MEN MURDERED.