As I worked I heard thunder outside. A good rain was what we needed, and it would make the red clay county road near impassable for at least a day aft...er the rain stopped. Maybe longer. It would also wash away any traces I had left. Problem was, it was going to delay the sewer work, and if it lasted too long, the electrical as well.Just as I thought of it the lights flickered and died. Exactly one long minute later Grandfathers old generator started up and the lights returned. As I recalled it. Let's just hope he is friendly!Trying to get a good hold on the man while descending the stairs proved impossible for Cathy. Instead she lay on the deck holding on to him as long as she could and then let go, leaving it to Isi and Jane to steer him while he bumped the rest of the way on his ass.Cathy quickly joined them and together they dragged and carried him to the passenger cabin, wich held three folded-up bunks in addition to the one Shirlynn slept on. Mounted on the wall, one was quickly. She poured me another cup. There was a new ingredient I was not accustomed to. I inquir- ed as to what it was. “Drink it all down dear and then I’ll tell you.” I wasn’t sure if it was because I hadn’t had any food or what, but the tea made me feel so comfortable and contented. “I put a little something in your tea that our family doctor had prescribed to help you adjust to what you’re going through sweetie. It’s called E-Tranquilizers. I. Although a marine layer was starting to form closer to the surface of the ocean and along the shoreline, at their altitude, the sky was clear, and their view was limited only by the horizon. JR continued heading west, chasing the sinking sun until it was barely above the horizon, and then turned south to place Rockie in a perfect position to witness the final minutes of what he hoped would be her most memorable sunset.Rockie was thankful that she had remembered to bring her digital camera and.