Exton

Raina and Nick watch as Keon takes Cassie hand and leads her to the edge of the dock. Raina sighs and she and Nick walk slowly back to the jeep.

As they are walking Nick wraps an arm around Raina, “Why the long sigh? Something wrong or just tired? Or wishing you had kids...”

“What!? Me? No! I am perfectly happy being auntie to a bunch of rug rats, not mommy.” When they get to the jeep Raina leans her back against it and looks out over the lake. “Something doesnt seem right, I cant put my finger on it. The area seems quiet, and yet I keep getting these feelings, turbulent almost... its strange...”

“Wouldnt just be the imminent arrival, would it? I am sure Cassie is a little lost, no family or anything. And Keon said something about the mers... could be them...”

Raina nods her head, “Could be. They are a strange race. Have you ever seen one?”

Raina and Nick talk for some time. When they are taking bets as to how long Gareth would be involved with K'thyri they hear a short scream, some excited voices and soft laughter. Raina smiles, “Sounds like maybe the little one is here. Lets start walking back...”