That they missed me was in little doubt. That they had each other to rely on was even less in doubt. They might have complained endlessly about their ...raining, but I never received the feeling that they would give it up.Kate was learning EMT medicine, Jude was learning scouting and gaining experience in her dual wield daggers, and Nat was learning how to shoot and how to fight with her staff. Plus all three were getting a hefty dose of exercise, proper eating and general small squad tactics. Melosa was pleased as punch as I sat on her back and tried to recall the lyrics to some Jerry Lee Lewis songs. Melosa didn’t care for the soulful ‘You Win Again’, but she like the hell out of ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and ‘Breathless.’ I just hoped that Mina shared Melosa’s taste and could do the boogie-woogie on the piano. Heck, I don’t mind telling you that after seeing her dressed up last night and today, I wouldn’t mind her doing the boogie-woogie on me.Thinking about boogie-woogie, cause me to. Curled up beneath my duvet,at rest between dream sleep and conciousness,my whole body smiled with contentment.Aware that the morning was approaching but not willing to acknowledge the fact, I sank back towards oblivion.The world was a friendly place,safe at home in our bed.The road was quiet as always,the only sound a bird trilling in the tree outside the bedroom window.Assured after a good nights sleep that there was no need to get up,I slumbered on.I had heard no sound.I had no warning.I. For a half hour, if not longer, I jotted down names, dates, places, and times.So intent was I that I didn't notice that I had a visitor."Mr. Fleming? Let me introduce myself. I'm Beth Morse. I couldn't help but overhear what the doctor just said about your injuries. You saved our lives today, and I wanted to tell you how grateful we are for what you did. The Trooper just shared with me how remarkable it was that you could stand up, much less cross the highway and pull Brian out before the fire.