.. and she was standing there. I played it cool and continued to finish up, half watching her in the mirror, savouring the moment. I put away the lips...ick and slowly turned to face her. I looked her up and down as she stood silently, a little like a rabbit caught in the headlights, taking in a fit body covered by a long white silk blouse which hung loosely down over a tight pair of black leggings above some cute leather ankle boots with heels that meant business. ‘What’s your name honey?’ I. This hills were visible to the east, but there was no trace of the village. Jos led Patrick to the trace of the fire. The stones and ashes were there.“Gone.”“It was, but is no more.”“I did not dream it.”“No. Nor did boobook, frogmouth, wallaby, nor red kangaroo. Let us sit here.“Do you know the word ‘Uunguu’?”“No.”“To the Wunambal Gaambera, Uunguu means ‘living home’ -- it is all the things in Wunambal Gaambera country to the west of here, along the coast, and the home of their ancestors for. Mrs Haig did bring over a lot of frozen meat for the boys. Veggies were pick daily from their gardens.A week before the next school break, the principle asked Jan to stay on for another 2 years as the teacher she replaced resigned. Jan was very happy to accept. Mrs Haig had stopped collecting rent from Jan because of the servicing of her babies.Jan was enjoying the boys on the last school day Friday night. They had learned new tricks from Jan and knew how to turn her on as well. Tonight they. Grace opened her mouth to speak, but no words could come out. Alex sat in awe as he watched his grandmother literally transform into a different woman here in the small garden."I always thought it would be a pool boy, or perhaps the son of some client you met randomly." Madeline continued. "I should have known better" she turned and looked at Alex."Do you love her?" Madeline asked her grandson softly.Alex knew something had happened here, he didn't know what. It seemed pointless to argue with.