Sighing, Ed replied, “I guess.”Ling asked, “Will you be coming home with us?”“No. I’ll finish up a few items here and head to the Universi...y,” answered Ed. He had given up his position at the University and now it was time to see if he could return.Kelly and Ling kissed him before leaving to return home. When they were gone, Ed turned to Ellen and said, “I suppose that it’s time to write a press release.”“I already have one written for you,” replied Ellen with a smile. She had assumed that it. ”“She won’t do anything foolish,” Ann said as she reached to grasp her husband’s hand. “We’re all frustrated with the waiting.”“I hate it,” Arlene sighed out before coming to her feet to pace. “Why don’t they do something? Oh, yeah,” she said as she spun toward her husband, “what about the fortress?”“The fortress is stocked to the gills. Dave and Evie are keeping me posted, and they’re my liaison with Quinton. He’ll work with the local police, rescue services, and so forth – if and when the. ”“A very pleasant gentleman, open minded, though careful.”“Indeed. How would you like to proceed?”“Mister Abercromby will take the lead. I think we just need a degree of privacy, if that can be arranged. I would not want to disturb your other patients, and I’m sure you’d prefer that too.”“Absolutely. Thank you, Reverend.”“It’s Dulcie, doctor.”His eyebrows rose. “Then I shall be Evan, if you will.”She smiled. You know, that smile could melt the hardest heart, I think. Doctor Jones showed us to a. ’ ‘Angel, I have never stopped you from going, you know that.’ ‘I know Don. But this will be longer than normal.’ ‘May I ask why?’ ‘I can’t tell you that right now Don, but maybe on our return I can.’ ‘Momma? Why can’t Daddy go with us?’ asked Joy. ‘Because Daddy has to work and you know Uncle Jason needs my help,’ said Don. ‘When am I gonna meet Uncle Jason?’ asked Joy. ‘Maybe when you and Momma get back from your visit,’ said Don smiling. ‘We’ll see Joy, now eatyour breakfast,’ said Angel,.