I asked Mark how he ever walked on something like this, and he told me that heights had never bothered him. I didn’t think that heights bothered me,...either, and I had spent plenty of time climbing around the old barn, but this was completely different. We started out about ten feet up, and once we got over the water, it would be a lot further than that, and I just couldn’t do it. Mark never pushed me into trying to go further, once he saw that I just couldn’t do it, he turned around and helped. I told him I wasn't leaving him much good for the girls at the party. We had talked before and I told him I wanted to really let go. We were both wearing little masks over our eyes and wouldn't know anyone at the party. We arrived at this beautiful home near Lemon Grove, California. It was a huge single story house and it looked like about 50 people had already arrived before we did. As we were greeted by the hostess, a gal named Gail in her 40's with a see-through top showing her perky little. "Madison laughed. "That's funny."Was that sarcastic? I couldn't tell. I don't know Madison that well toknow. Nicole wasn't laughing. Nicole made a "wrap it up" motion."So you're not mad about last night?" I inquired."Not at all," she said placing her hand on my crossed knees. "I miss youNic, I just really wanted to see you. And Lexi." Aw," I said faking concern. "Missed you too Mads." I had to take my mindoff of her hand on my knee. She removed her hand. Thank God. It was timeto cut to the. He figured the Innkeeper could point him in the right direction. Perhaps a new pair of boots as he eyed his current pair.He wanted to stop by his Lady's temple and spend a few moments in prayer and silent contemplation. He was sure that this was the path his patron wanted him on. Why else would he have been drawn towards that meeting in Dria with Aaron?He felt sure he was supposed to be on the up coming quest that Mara had initiated. That woman worried him, something was not right about her..