The type of native pine tree that the Soi was named after grew along the road between it and the klong, which had a good bit of green algae growing in... its brown water.The Team house wasn't hard to find as there was a new Army 3/4 ton truck sitting just inside the open double steel gates that closed the small compound off. I had the driver pull over as far as possible so as not to block the narrow street and went in to see what help I could get."Well young troop, what are you looking for?" a. I drank my beer and ate my sandwich while their voices continued to rise and fall in argument.Supper went the same way. No one was happy with me being sent off to explore this new world and they all made it clear to me when I showed up to eat. All that got them was the silent treatment from me once more. I grabbed a couple of hamburgers and some fries for my meal and another beer before turning around and wandering off again. This time I headed over to the barn."We need to talk," Emma said when. " Good," I said, relieved, "I'll see if Jenny will help to move my stuff on Saturday. Will you be here permanently from the following Saturday night?"She nodded."And will you eat here evenings until you finally take up residence? You don't need to cook for Derek do you?" Not any more." She had that set to her jaw again."One other thing," I said tentatively. "Trish is going to New Zealand this Friday; she'll be staying over tomorrow so she's near the airport." OK," said Ann blithely.Then she was. I left and made my way to the shed at the end if the property. I stopped by an old pickup and grabbed a light bulb, and continued on my way. It pitch black in the building. I could hear Lucky breathing in the middle of the room as I slowly shuffled over. I screwed in the bulb and squinted as I turned it on. Once my eyes adjusted, I pulled the blanket from my prisoners body. The chill instantly sent shivers down her body, and the bright light forced her eyes closed. I sat down on the cold.