It was high enough to be above the ubiquitous FOG. There was a lot of commotion about our four kittens. We got the great news that Anne was pregnant. ...e spent two quiet days on the ranch.Fred and Elizabeth Olafson took us back to the Little River Inn. Sally was glad to see us again. She apologized to Beth and Mira Spio. The inn was not centaur-compliant. They had to use the park for their bathroom. We were able to eat in the Wisteria Room. Beth really liked the abalone. Abalone would be another. They had barely spoken in over a month.One night Beth came home late after working overtime again. She let herself in the front door and walked through the dark house to the bedroom, expecting to find Kevin already asleep and relieved to avoid yet another argument about having children. Kevin wasn't in bed, but the bathroom light was on, so she assumed he was brushing his teeth or something and began to get ready for bed.Without warning, Kevin opened the bathroom door and stepped out, holding. I always want you with me like this. It’s like we are sharing the same soul! Tell Mary thank you for me.”I FELT her giggle! It was the most marvelous feeling I’ve ever had the good fortune to feel!!“You can thank her yourself! She and Sarah want us to bring them back a carryout. Linda’s coming with us too, Bob just invited her to join us! Keep the backseat open, we’ll all be there in a second!”The exit came up, so I slowed to a stop at a gas station, just past the exit ramp.We needed gas. She was still, but breathing.Penn gave a sigh of relief.Dee was still in this world.The full moon, a huge, harvest moon, had risen behind her, and showed the old oak tree in silhouette.It was the main road out of the village, near the cave entrance.Madeleine and Penn wasted little time. Penn found a thick woollen coat and some water for Dee, they told Poe where they were going, and then tore out of the house.Penn had not been outside for some weeks. The village was quiet, and no lights burned.