Colt looked from William to Ken wondering what was happening since he hadn't heard anyone knock.The door opened to reveal a very tired looking green r...bed Druid while he was in the middle of yawn. He was sporting a three day old beard, his eyes were bloodshot, and his robe was wrinkled. Surprised the door had opened before he had even rung the bell, the Druid said, "Sorry. I'm looking for William."Shocked at seeing a Druid in such a shabby condition, Ken stepped back and took a second look. It. Or at least I had cowed him into remaining silent. This time we were going down steps several decks. The ship was at a dead stop now, and I noticed a slight list to port. I didn't mention it to my companions. We weren't the only ones milling about the lifeboat deck with life preservers on. None of this group thought of it as a lark. Most were probably, like me, they had decided to get their families out and to the boats quickly. Some petty officers appeared and began to direct others of the. When I got to the office, Ed gave me a big hug. I barely recognized Lucas. ‘My God, Lucas, have you grown a foot or what?’ ‘Nothing like that,’ he replied. ‘The kid has matured, not gotten taller, Max. He jumped right in and did a hell of a job for you,’ Max whispered to me. I don’t think he wanted the kid to know how impressed he was. ‘So anything exciting happen since I’ve been gone?’ I asked loud enough for both of them to hear, then I sat at my desk and turned on the computer. While it came. I’ll plan on it. Talk to you next Sunday?”“Absolutely!”We said ‘goodbye’ and after I hung up, I walked down the hall to the girls’ side of the dorm and knocked on Melody’s door.“Ready for our date?” I asked when Melody opened the door.“Yes! Are you sure about this?”“Everyone has a first time!” I teased.“That ship sailed a long time ago! But I’ll be happy to play with your stick!”We both laughed and walked to the elevator which we rode down to the ground floor. We walked out to the parking lot.