The whole incident probably took only a couple of seconds, but I remember it in slow motion, as if it really lasted for minutes or hours. I yelled, �...�Jimmy!’ and pointed. Tim and Billy were on their feet now as well. We were all helpless. All we could do was watch and scream as Jimmy and the rope got closer and closer to the ground. Jimmy hit just on our side of the stream, among the rocks. The rope fell like a snake around him. I thought I heard a crunch when Jimmy hit. He made a loud sound. Will you?" Partner, it's a deal!" Cindy exclaimed. "When will we do it?" They scheduled it for the following night. Ron would pick them up at April's.The next evening Cindy went over to the Jefferson's. April wasn't home yet, so she talked with Mary and played with the baby who was already starting to toddle. April arrived with Dan shortly before five-thirty and disappeared into the bathroom to shower and change.A little before six she reappeared looking very nervous. Cindy looked at her and. Did you know that one of the farms that is part on that land was being farmed by the parents of the boy who raped and hurt her?" No, I didn't. Underwood is a common name in this area, just like Macklinson is. It doesn't surprise me though. I remember the boy's name was Colin Underwood, and that the land was called Underwood something." Cindy's worried about it. She thinks her mother is going to sue her father, to try to get her money back from him. She's afraid it will lead to even more. I pity his chances with the women at whatever college he goes to next year. Anyway, after some hand wringing and stammering, he said his Mom had heard that Joe was gone oversees and had suggested that he stop by and offer the family’s assistance if there was anything I needed help with while he was gone. I thanked him and told him that I was fine at the moment but that I appreciated the offer and would keep it in mind if anything came up. After a few moments hesitation he said his good bye and.