Finally, they calmed down. General Foster spoke to all the search teams, ‘All searchers are to return to the ranger station. Barbara has been found....She is ok.’ As he carried the little girl to the clearing Father Francis could hear the thumping of the Life Flight helicopter, donated by Memorial Hospital. As soon as it landed two people jumped out. The first was Martha Grimes, an ER nurse with whom Father Francis was on a first name basis, having been often called to deliver last rites to. " Nearly all the boys' hands shot up immediately, but Mike, who was sitting near the back of the classroom, was one that obviously wanted to but was too shy to do so.Mr Foster said "Right, it seems most of you are a bit too eager, and we don't want any unnecessary over enthusiasm to spoil what has so far been a successful lesson, so I'll choose Mr Stevenson as he is reluctant so is less likely to get carried away." Mr Stevenson, would you help us please, and to make if fair on our other two. Then, as they licked their ice creams, the question was asked: just what was Ryan trying to do with this seemingly meaningless encounter?There was a long silence after that, but then Christine spoke up. "I have a theory. Only a theory, mind you. You know about the two guys who backed out, right?" (A few minutes before, she had told Sean and Amy about the morning meeting of footballers and what Dave and Gary had done, though she didn't mention Dave and Gary by name to protect their identities.). I woke up to the sounds of construction below.I opened my eyes and realized that I could also hear Maeve and Mieko in the kitchen through the open bedroom door.Danielle was the designated bed warmer this morning. I looked at the clock again. Oops, this afternoon.I got up and used the john.I dressed and joined my wife at the table. "Thank you for letting me sleep." I said after I kissed her good morning. I also gave Mieko a peck on the lips."Mieko and I have been talking about things. I want you.