The only reason I know that name is a mention of it on a list of soldiers who were sent on special guard duty for a visiting dignitary from Tamulipas.... The two soldier’s names were not listed when the troop returned to the garrison at Victoria. That’s not the city by that name, on this side of the river. It’s a city in the Mexican state of Tamulipas. Nor could I discover if he was killed or sickened and died, which was rather common in those days, what with impure water, and the lack of modern. But more I cannot remember. I fell asleep just like that. And I slept soundly, dreamless until early next morning.I was awakened with a kiss. And as I came to my senses, I found my granny standing next to me at the side of the bed in her dressing gown. She had made me coffee and some sliced bread. But I was shocked. I wasn't supposed to be here.„What time is it?“ I gasped.„It's still early. Don't worry.“ She set the tablet with the coffee and bread beside the bed on the nightstand. „It's half. She found pictures of you with other men. She found the notes that you wrote to them. She knows more about you than you do… and so do I. She knows what you need and I intend to give it to you.” “But, Stephen, I – “ “Be quiet, Daddy,” she said and I knew she meant it. “You’re not in a position to say or do anything that I don’t want you to say or do. That is, unless you want to lose your family, your house, or even your livelihood. Are we clear?” “Yes, Stephen.” “Do I look like a ‘Stephen’?. Sarah was stuck within the wine case for an hour, as sensors checked to make sure there was no air loss, before the vacuum was released, and the case was crated up for its trip to the new owner.Chapter 3: Home AgainWhen Sarah next could see out of the wine case, she found herself looking at a familiar room. From her limited view, she could see a family portrait hanging above a fireplace, and recognized herself and her parents, and her younger sister. Sarah was shocked, but even more so when.