. I guess that's sort of up to both of us.Also, I need to know you're clean so I'm going to be sure. Hold out your hand.”Joshua held his hand out an... before he could react, he felt a prick on this fingertip and saw a spot of blood. “I'm a medical researcher like I told you before and my team and I developed this test and another one you'll get in a minute. This one tests you for any illicit substances. I dont really care if you use, but I need to know your mind is clear. “Anton touched what. "It's so peaceful here, so quiet and warm. No wonder you love it. So do I. I never want to leave this place, Daddy." I knew you'd love it, sweetheart." He noted the table with the food awaiting them. "My, doesn't that look attractive. And coffee, too. I didn't know you could cook." I can't, really. It doesn't take brains to put cereal in a bowl," she grinned."Sorry I don't have much food in the house, sweetie. I usually eat up at the big dining room. They have great, gargantuan spreads for all. ‘Katie……’ but I was interrupted when a light from a corner of the ceiling became very bright and figures appeared, surrounded by the light. ‘Oh thereis that light again with shadows! I am so scared of shadows, I have seen it a few times. Please do not let them come near me!’ Katie cried out and hid behind me. As two figures approached from the light, they were only shadowed because of the light that surrounded them but suddenly I understood who they were….Katie’s parents. They had come to take. The group therefore made its way to Brest and awaited a ship to take them to the New World. Those who had imagined a crossing on a luxury Cunard ship were soon to be disillusioned. They took their place on a tramp steamer and most had to sleep on deck. The seven-day crossing was horrendous as they had to make do with storms but it cemented the relationship between Mathieu and Marie. It was during the crossing that the two made love for the first time. It wasn’t the earth-shattering experience.