And only a day later and his whole world had change just so completely.“I should be down in Hamilton somewhere now or further on still. Ahhh ... but...what the hell! Last night was just so much fun ... completely weird ... but one hell of a time.”After his shower Keith just sat on his bed for awhile in quiet reflection of all that had happened in the last 24 hours. He was still naked when he decided he would head out and see what the others were up to. Tomorrow he would go into town with Gemma’s. ’ Cameron saluted to his father for adding that, before continuing. ‘True, Father, let us salute tae oor joining and declare a victory now.’ Cameron finished, then took a drink. The others drank as well, then Grayson spoke out. ‘I accept and honour our allegiance, Stewart s of Appin. Our clans will grow together in friendship and trade. Tae the Stewart’s.’ Grayson toasted and drank back the rest of his drink. The others followed in suit and tossed back the last of their drinks. The younger. ‘Yes, yes there is,’ Max said in a sigh. ‘But why, I haven’t done anything! Just because my government tried to…oh I see,’ Anders said, her voice trailing off. There was a moment of silence. ‘How much?’ she asked calmly and quietly. ‘750,000,’ Max said softly. ‘Oh. How much is this bonus?’ she asked meekly. It almost looked to Max like she was shrinking into her seat. ‘2 Mil,’ Max said softly. There was another very pregnant pause and Max started staring out over the Sea of Athena, waiting for. It wasn’t just activists who were chased away. The reporters they had once used to invoke public outrage over toxic dumps had been silenced. That was why there weren’t any more stories about ecological crimes.The last event on a time line appearing on the last page involved him. There had been a meeting a week ago in which his death was discussed. His hands started shaking and he felt nauseous. He had noticed a change in attitude towards him right after that date.“My God.”“You and your wife.