’ Alicia picked up the frame that showed her in front of Half Dome. ‘I fantasized about staying in a hotel, lounging by a pool and being around ot...er teenagers, especially boys! But now I realize I am pretty lucky to have seen with my own eyes places most people only see in books or if they do visit, they barely scratch the surface. Like the Grand Canyon. Millions of tourists go to the edge and look down, but my dad made us hike down into it and sleep in the canyon for two nights.’ ‘I should. “Gerald, I want to go with you tomorrow morning. You need to plan on my presence. I want to be with you and have you with me as much as you’re willing.”“Then, that will be a lot, Beth. I’ve enjoyed today. I look forward to you going with me tomorrow and worshipping God and thanking Him for your presence.”“I understand, Gerald. I want to thank God for your presence and to get to know Him better. I want to get to know you better, too. I’ve enjoyed everything about you and have found much about. “What are you doing?”“Morning, Jason.” Helen said, giving her son a brief smile. She turned over the box she was holding and Jason saw that it was open as well - the card depicting the combinations of the different bindings was out and resting on surface of the box. “You were fast asleep so I didn’t want to wake you.”“Why are you in my room!” Jason said as he ran over and snatched the box from her. He was relieved to see that the last ring was still there.“I thought I might do a bit of cleaning. “Like I said, I’ll figure out a way to get him and I’ll pay the people down the road to keep him there. Maybe I can rent a trailer thing big enough.” Cloud shrugged. “Thanks ever so much for the help.” Kira gave her parting words and walked out of the kitchen. Cloud snorted and glared at the plate of sausage. “What’s your problem?” DeadShot asked as he walked into the kitchen. “Shut up and eat your damned sausages. I didn’t spend my time making them for them to sit and get cold.” She glared.