8
“Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.”
FROM VIRGIL’S AENEID, BOOK II, LINE 48: TIMEO DANAOS ET DONA FERENTES. TRANSLATION: I FEAR THE GRECIANS, EVEN WHEN THEY OFFER GIFTS.
It was shortly before sunup when Alvin Jones exited his cabin. He was looking around and listening to the soft sounds of the rain just starting to fall. His gaze slowly panned toward the river and froze there.
“Heather, come out here!” he said. “You’re not gonna believe this.”
“What?” Heather hurried out onto the covered porch.
Alvin pointed toward the river and the medical facility.
“Huh!” Heather’s mouth dropped open.
“How did that pod get here?” Alvin said.
“I discovered a while back, before we were together, not to question some things.” Heather patted his arm. “It’s here. That’s a fact. Just accept it and move
