When I was ready I moved out heading towards the stream that I'd seen from above. While I moved along I traded out my bow for another weapon that I'd ...rought along for this kind of terrain. From my belt pouch I pulled out a sling and a couple of round stones. While I'd turned my back on hunting on the plain, I knew instinctively that this valley would be filled with plenty of small game and that a bow was overkill for what I expected to find. A sling on the other hand would be perfect for any. For now, Penny had to make her final mental preparations.When she headed to the board room, she was brimming with confidence. She arrived just a few minutes early, and as she entered, her bosses all looked at her approvingly, knowing that they could count on her to do a good job. She introduced herself to the various business leaders who were there, and soon they all took their seats.One, however, was empty.Right as the clock struck the hour, the door opened and the final business leader. “Don’t worry Gramps. We were only checking to see if our boobies have grown much. Besides we should have locked the door. We weren’t expecting you back from cleaning the fish so soon.” Alice explained.“Well if that’s all I guess all I’ll ask for your help to clean the fish. Do you think you could do that for me Alice?” was Grandpa’s response.She was way too enthusiastic when she said, “Sure. I’d love to help you with that.”“But you hate fishing Alice? So why would you want to clean the fish?” I. If I sleep she’ll call me. And I’m afraid to see her… can’t face her now… What could I say? How would I explain… I work my tongue across secretion-crusted lips acrid from smoke and beer. Does she know I’m smoking now? Does she know I’m drinking again? Is she watching? She stifles a nervous laugh but I don’t look… there will be no sparkling eyes, no soft parted lips waiting to be kissed, no warm embrace… no forgiveness… ‘You shouldn’t be smoking. You promised. Why are you drinking? You promised.