The Gathering
They each experienced nostalgia in their ownway as the car entered the Ventana Wilderness, heading towardCenter. Raj drove, in part because he had the least emotion tograpple with as they approached. Yes, he had enjoyed a specialrelation with Rachael, and yes, he found his bride Crystal there,but he only had stayed days on the property. He knew it was specialand was glad to be a partner, but emotion did not prevent him fromkeeping a steady hand for the drive.
Not so Doc. With each mile that brought themcloser to his spa, which had turned first into loving communitythen full sociological movement, he experienced nostalgia andwonder at a profound personal level.
He remembered driving here his first timeyears ago with his beloved Rachael. He fretted all the way at theexpense
