“Gary?” She waved a hand in front of his face. He realized he was staring at her, even though agreeing to do anything for her and help her in any way. When she said she wanted to find Holland, it through him for a loop and into silence. Did it make sense to try and change her wounded but beautiful mind or convince her that a man she thinks is alive is dead? He didn't want to lose her again or be apart from her ever. But her insistence that Holland is alive and well. It made Gary think about something he saw on their wedding day that gave him pause and this eerie feeling. What or who was it? “You didn’t hear a word I said, did you?” Shayla says, breaking in line of thought putting her arms around his neck. “I did hear you, my feathers, it's just that..." Gary said, shoving his hands into

