He waited, ready to face out any creature that would come out of the bush. He would have expected anything or anyone, except for that ruffled being who came towards him while removing thistles from her clothes and hair. She carried a small sack. "Boy, you walk fast," she said, catching her breath. Ferry couldn't help but shouting with joy, "Matt, what are you doing here?" Matilda sat right in front of him. "Well, I couldn't let you go on this great adventure all by yourself, couldn't I?" she said. "Besides, you can't have all the glory when we'll bring Danny back safe and sound." She then put her chin in her chest, "I'm ─ I'm sorry..." she said in a low voice. Ferry smiled at her with all his heart, "It's all right, Matt. Maybe I would've done the same in your place." Matilda shook he

