“I’m amazed at Becky, though. She really did everything with you before you got to do it with Katie?”“Pretty much,” I admitted. “I was sur...rised after Katie’s birthday that Becky wanted to keep the lessons going. I think that was where I should have noticed things were getting weird.”“The whole thing was weird from the start, John,” Mom sighed, “but I don’t think any lasting harm was done. In fact, Becky says it helped her break out of her shell and start dating and, in the end, that’s a good. " I haven't asked a question." I will help you and Seph with your Ritual."Persephone came to the tent just as Ed was pulling through the gate."Ok ... I'm ready ... let's put this bitch up."Ed and Seph erected the lodge in their designated place; Tripod, fifteen more poles, spread the cover and laced it. They installed the linings, Ozan, the lazy-backs, fire pit, handmade accoutrements, tarps to protect the buffalo, bear and wolf skins. They dug the 'sacred square' of earth between the center. Johnson's office." I felt a little sick to my stomach, but I decided to think the best. I went to Dr. Johnston's office, and his ancient secretary told me to come back later. I looked over and noticed his office door was closed. I said, "please tell my wife I am here." She told me very sternly, "Dr. Johnston is not to be disturbed. You will have to wait until his meeting is over." I decided to sit down and wait. After all, this was MY wife, dammit! I soothe myself by remembering tell me. We just have to get used to eachother."She giggled. "Huh not you. God you were amazing."I laughed softly. "Thank you but let's not forget I lived and trainedwith a couple of pretty sexy women." I'm sorry I was a letdown I promise I will get better." She started tocry. "I just didn't know what to do."We drifted off to sleep wrapped together.The next day was no better than the previous. Maddy didn't turn up forwork and wasn't answering her phone. About nine a courier turned upwith a package.