"Fortunately, there was another plate and enough food for the other woman, Mary Woods. They all had plenty to eat, and there was enough coffee to go a...round. It was Al's turn to wash up after supper, so he did that while Jed went to check up on Joe Hudson, who was lying in the yard. Jed noted that he was still alive and groaning in pain, so he let the man lie there while he took care of the horses, which he hobbled where they could get plenty of grass and water. He looked at Hudson and noted. I had a nice fire going by that time and took the fish from Josh as he collapsed next to the fire. He was clearly exhausted. He was wearing his underwear, which were just normal Jockey’s. I started cutting the fish up and remove all the intestines. I don’t know how long I would have survived if it wasn’t for Josh.“Hey dude, pass me another one please?” He asked as he tossed his first remains from the meal to the side. “Sure. Hold on.” I replied as I handed him another one. His fingers touched. .. people might try to kill you because of us?”“People always try to kill me. I’m used to it.”“Why?”She smiled slowly. “Because of what I do. Who I know. Things I’ve done.” She didn’t offer to explain.“Oh,” Finch said quietly, “well ... thanks. I’m sorry you got hurt ... I’m glad you didn’t die.”“You and me both, boy. It was close.”“How’d you survive? When we left ... we were sure you were dead...”“Luck, mostly. I managed to patch myself up and stop the bleeding. They set fire to my place,. "Napoleon is working on it, right?" I ask about the Leader of the Protectors."He has no choice." Saul flashes us a wicked grin. I guess Nimrod filled him in on how much Napoleon was harassing me. He didn't like the fact that I was both Healer by name and Protector by trade. I am sure the man has a hidden agenda, one that will hurt more people than help. I know that I will do anything in my power, and that is a considerable amount, to make sure those I love are not hurt by that mad man."I am off.