Like this.”She fixed the camera with a gaze that Maria could feel through the television.“‘It is time for my Great-Granddaughter to become the w...man that she was always meant to be.’ That should release you from the protections I’ve placed in your mind. You no longer need worry about being moved against your will or telling others too many personal things about me. Oh, also, if I’ve met with my end, and 24 hours later, you hear two gunshots coming from the general area of the dungeon, don’t. The scouts reported to me that the Indian tribes were all on the move down from Canada. I knew it was the start of the “great gathering” of forces to deal with the famous Yellow-hair and the dreaded bluecoats with no mercy. The tribes had nothing to lose. The buffalo were already gone. The dignity and honor of the people was gone with the wind. To die in battle seemed the only recourse in such a no-win situation.It was obvious to me that the time for talking was long past, but the silly. As the day approached, I got more nervous but put it out of my mind because we had exchanged photos and been phoning each other on a regular basis, so I do not know why I was worrying. Daniel called just before getting on the plane to make sure I was going to pick him up, and everything was still ok, we exchanged mobile numbers encase I was running late or something happened and wished him a safe journey. -27th December- I did not sleep a wink that night a mixture of excitement and hope of. " Then let's leave. Now. Take me home, Bob, please!"Nodding agreement, Mason led her away from the bushes and back toward the car. "That's probably the wisest thing to do at the moment. We'll talk this over on the way back, like full grown adults."Adie managed to stem her tears, and taking a deep breath to help gain control, she let Mason hand her into the Lincoln. He poured another cup of the Vodka Collins, saying: "Here, Adie. Drink this. It'll help."She did willingly, downed it in a single.