"Gwen is going to need a lot of help." I add as I realize I am very tired, all the stress of this morning and then Gwen's emotional plight. I stagger ...ver to the table."Nosis!" Nimrod sweeps me in to his arms. "What's the matter?" Tired." I mummer up to him and give him a weak grin. "been working like a mad woman the last couple of weeks." And you," He plants a kiss on the top of my head. "No doubt, worked extra hard getting Gwen to calm down." Yes." comes my weak reply."You're going to take a. ‘He’s just another assignment,’ she thought. She had no real feelings for anyone. Eva quickly stepped up onto the toilet seat and reached upward to the ceiling. With great agility and stealth, she slid the ceiling tile back. There it was. It was her black Walther PPK 9 millimeter pistol with silencer attached. It was just as she had left it, chambered and cocked. Any kind of noise, especially a metallic click and Mason would be warned. Despite his age, his hearing still seemed as sharp as. "Where are Plank and Biter?" I asked Opal."I sent them to get water and look for firewood. We'll begin the search for something more permanent tomorrow." We'll pitch our tent alongside you if you don't mind." I said."And don't get your heart set on staying more than a day or two." Cor added. "Weaver has a scheme cooking!"I did have a tent in Slider's pack, though we had only rarely used it so far. But bedding down for the night so close to the road and with so much traffic in the area made the. The house was quiet, except for the deep breathing of my sleeping dog and the soft sound ofthe wind outside. My evening cup of tea forgotten beside me, I stretched my arms and shouldermuscles as I let out a small yawn. ''Getting there'', I thought. I decided I may as well grab mylaptop and watch a relaxing video from my bed, I'd fall asleep eventually. Once in the bedroom,I stripped to my boxers and slipped under the covers. It was still early in the spring so thenights were fairly cold, the.