The frigid air caused both of their hands to remain in their pockets, the shrill sound of his mother’s laugh filled the path as his parents laughed ...hysterically trying to sort out the seatbelts. Shivering from the cold or from something else, her voice stammered. “Today was too much fun, thanks Marcus.” Bending down, he wrapped her in his arms and held close for a minute. “Of course, I’m glad you were able to get the day off.” “Me too.” Looking up, she wanted to stand on her toes to kiss him. A number of porters, men I did not know, stood ready to help unload the full barge. I pointed at the tavern and told the shipbuilders to go there until we organized their sleeping arrangements. Our village was simple and plain compared to anything where they had lived. I hoped they were up to the adventure; we needed happy workers not reluctant tradesmen.Sparrow was the first person I recognized as the new men and I crested the first dune. The men stopped to look upon the sailboats they had. ’ ‘Nope not yet.’ Lee closed the file on his desk and filed it to the side. He then pulled another one out and opened it. ‘So, I heard something today that piqued my interest.’ Leslie tightened for a moment. ‘About me?’ ‘About you.’ He paused for a moment, causing Leslie to feel panic well within her. Did Gen lie? Will I have to talk about that…with him? ‘So how many nightmares do you normally have?’ Leslie relaxed. Oh that. Her secret was safe. ‘A few.’ ‘This one was standard or more. A. We all said we were adjusting to wearing our uniforms to class and living in a room with other guys. I knew she worked in television and would have liked to ask her about her job, but I didn't know how to word my questions.Russell and I talked quietly, making plans to scope out the girls from Speedwell at the post-game dance. We were a little anxious about meeting them for the first time, not knowing what to expect. He wanted to know what I was talking about in the shower the day before. Up.