Though neither her or me expected her to be mostly released from the control of the collar and shackles by Apollon. But once I realized why he did it ... quickly understood why.--While it would have been almost as satisfying having Arisia knelling helplessly when Apollon opened the barrier separating her from the Gorgus Apollon's idea was better. This was to give her the false hope she could do something to save herself. Even if it was only to run around in circles while the Gorgus hunted her.. With Jennifer (Stapleton), Cece, Paul and I there ... Clara, Richard, Clarice and Harold walked in.“Please everyone ... sit down,” I said. “I have been thinking past THE SOUND OF MUSIC next May, way past.”I let that sink in for a moment.I began to walk back and forth for a moment. “I have a possible idea past that, starting next August. I would like you all to give it serious consideration. I haven’t steered anyone wrong to date, have I?”I waited for them all to nod or give verbal assent to. I received word yesterday that Billy had been rescued from his kidnappers.As you know, he has been injured. But it isn’t life-threatening. My people have treated him and are bringing him back to Wilkins right now. They should be here by the end of the week.”Clara was seated in the chair that the mayor had given up to her. When she heard the news that Billy was alive and safe, she gasped and hid her face in her hands, her shoulder started heaving, and it was obvious she was crying.Doc Stone was. Vi came in, put another pot of coffee on the stove and served up dishes of fresh apple pie with homemade ice cream on the side. They hardly noticed; Jim bobbed his head and smiled in quiet appreciation as she caught his eye and winked. She set the coffee pot back on the stove after refilling their cups.Fr. Ambrose grew increasingly concerned as the evening hour grew late. Mike noticed but hesitated to intrude on the good mood they'd all shared that evening. Finally, though, he had to.