It was the bestplace to hide. And if he could reach the Withywindle River then hemight be able to make a raft or something to float downstream until h...came to ... somewhere else entirely?The sun came up and got brighter, but at the same time the forest treesgot closer together and more menacing, so it remained as dark as pre-dawn within the woods. Paths seemed to move to and fro, and steer himdeeper and deeper into the wood. That was fine with Jeremiah. That waswhere he wanted to go anyway.. .. another give away.I quietly made my entrance, took off my shoes, then placing car keys and purse on table tip toed toward the bedroom. The sound of snoring and a peek through the door confirmed that Kevin was in the spare bedroom. I was so tempted to fetch a jug of ice cold water from the fridge and pour it on him, especially the area of his testicles, serve the bastard right... you'll keep buddy... you'll keep.Dave was no better, not quite snoring, but sound asleep. I undressed, and then. .. to a pig! My God, if I had made that dinner for guests, I would have thrown it out and started over." Hugging Kathy tightly around the neck she asked with her voice breaking again, "Little sister, what am I going to do?" Oh, my darling sister!" Kathy whispered, "You really don't know what's happened, do you?"Now it was Andy's turn to be surprised. Kathy's response startled her out of her tears. When she pulled away, Kathy thought Andy looked like an adorable little girl. With her tears still. ?" I haven't the foggiest," said Jake. "That's why they pay you detectives the big bucks. You figure it out."Cassi and Larry looked ar each other in astonishment, then, shaking their heads, headed for the exit. Once outside they crossed the street and began wandering through a small park which afforded them the time to reflect and conjecture."Some kind of cult ritual?" asked Larry."Hmmm, not like any ritual I've ever heard of." Who would need or want that much blood?" Possibly to sell, but.