It was on one of these trips that I met Charley. Charley was the office manager of our new startup office in Atlanta and on the third night I was ther... he asked me to join him for dinner. First we talked about business and mutual acquaintances in the industry and then he commented on the fact that his younger brother Danny went to college in my town."The kid has it pretty good. I just hope all the partying he says he's doing doesn't interfere with his grades. One thing for sure, he's getting a. It quieted as he raised his hand. "Eat from what you brought! We will set up a cooking fire with a grate. A water barrel will be set up. Take only what you need to drink. We will also provide bread, cheese, and fruit to each of you." The groans turned to a relieved sigh. The man looked them over. "I know you are all exhausted, but we need firewood. Any who are strong enough, step forward."Groaning, Liuz rose. Urszuli grabbed his leg."Stay! You need your rest!" We need wood," he replied. Kasia. "I called off, I was too excited to see you to go in today," she said, giving no indication she had picked up on his wandering eyes."Well it's great to see you, mom. I'm pretty tired from the drive, so I'm going to take a nap if you don't mind," Derek said as he picked up his bags and headed up the steps to his room."Okay honey, get some rest," Stacy replied.Derek slumped onto his bed and rolled under the covers. His own bed. A welcome change from the inch and a half mattress they call a bed at. ’ Cameron saluted to his father for adding that, before continuing. ‘True, Father, let us salute tae oor joining and declare a victory now.’ Cameron finished, then took a drink. The others drank as well, then Grayson spoke out. ‘I accept and honour our allegiance, Stewart s of Appin. Our clans will grow together in friendship and trade. Tae the Stewart’s.’ Grayson toasted and drank back the rest of his drink. The others followed in suit and tossed back the last of their drinks. The younger.