I nodded. "I think you may need to keep the kids distracted until we know where we're going. One thing, though. Kate, Theresa, any medical issues we'l... need to know about?"Kate looked sad. "I'm diabetic. I don't have much of my glucophage with me."Theresa shook her head, adding, "I've no complications ... but Tami is on birth control pills to regulate her hormones."Alicia spoke up, saying, "My dad made sure both Bobbi and I were protected with IUDs. He didn't want to get either of us. ‘What is it Garreth? The bloody sun’s barely e’en up. Och, I see why.’ Grayson said grumpily at being woken, then spying the letter in Garreth’s hand. ‘Och, it was time ye were up any way, ye great, horrible hungus. It’s no what it says tae me, I came wi’ it. Listen tae this, ‘ I have one request that I must ask of you, Garreth, my love,’ ‘ to which Grayson gave a derisive snicker, Garreth showing a face of disdain at his reaction, then continued. ‘ I wish to know if Laird Grayson, is of a. ” “Your sister looks like a skeleton! You can see the bones of her face sticking out!” “You’re evil! How could you do this to her? You have destroyed her life!” “I will do the same thing to you, if you don’t do as I say!” “What do you want from me? I’ve never done anything wrong to you!” “You will sleep with me, or I’ll make you as ugly as your sister!” “No! You can’t ask this of me! How will I find a husband, if I’m no longer a virgin?” “I don’t care! You will sleep with me, or I’ll do the. Normally, I might wear an extra tank top or less form-fitting shorts, but I felt free from expectations and excited to be a bit more bold than my usual self... who cares what strangers think of me?Well, about half-way up the hike, I passed a group of three athletically-built guys and I suddenly cared every bit about what they thought of me. They had paused for a breather before one of the more strenuous parts of the hike that involves climbing over some tall rocks. I would've stopped too, but.