Their friend, Jessica Knowles, a gorgeous African – American girl with big brown eyes and long black hair, pulled the car to a stop outside the big ...cabin made out of stone brick. They all got out and breathed in the fresh outdoor air, smelling the oak trees, flowers, plants, and animals. A red squirrel ran up a tree trunk and up into the tree branches. “OK, guys, let’s get the stuff indoors and then let the fun begin,” said Louisa happily, clapping her hands together. Jessica stepped up. " Kat whispered as she watched him disappear from sight.It was a VERY long afternoon. But finally time came to make camp for the night. The site was barren but at least there was water.Charles stood next to the small stream. He was still angry with Kat. He couldn't believe that the child was giving him lectures on love. He was happy just the way he was. He didn't want to jump into another relationship with a witch. And no matter how she protested, Kat was a witch. She could do things that he. He walked out into the living room and looked into the peep hole. It wasn’t his neighbors in the hallway. It was Lucy. There was a third soft sound as she knocked again. Patrick unchained the door and opened it. ‘What are you doing here?’ he asked. ‘I wanted to make sure you were okay. I had been sitting out in the parking lot for a while. I didn’t know if you were up or not. I didn’t want to call and wake you up. But then I saw the light come on so I thought I would…,’ she explained. ‘I am so. "Would you like some lemonade, Douglas?" Yes, I think would be be just fine," came the reply."I've got a full pitcher already in the refrigerator so let me get us a glass." She got up and headed towards the door, and Trooper followed her. "Do you mind if I take him into the house with me?" Not at all. I'm sure he'll be spending as much time over here as he does at my house, so he might as well get used to you." Thank you," she called back, as she opened the door and let Trooper enter before.