Gaither got better by the day and against Doctor’s advice, arranged to come back to the Crayon Mountains.
“I can recuperate perfectly over there. I have my loved ones to cheer me up,” he said.
“When you say loved ones, you mean your girlfriend, don’t you?” they replied, teasing him.
“I have a job to see to too,” he replied, evading the question.
“You can always bring her over, Gaither. It will be far better for her.”
“We were just about to begin a project and this illness ruined it all.”
“Perhaps, you were not meant to begin in the first place.”
“I’ve saved many lives anyway.”
“Yes, but you have to protect yours too because we are not sure that you are hundred per cent well.”
“I hope this doesn’t bother you, but I insist on going back.”
“No problem. We’ll keep checking on you so
