“How’s the head?” Doc asked Ethan as he climbed down. “Fine. But there’s an ankle and collarbone that requires your attention.” Both Carli and Shaun received x-rays. Carli, to confirm nothing was broken, and Shaun to verify the location of the break. Ethan’s stitches were also checked, since he was “in the office.” With a filled prescription and a sling, an elastic bandage and instructions of “elevation and ice,” the three of them left Doc Miller and headed back to the lodge. Having a difficult time keeping her eyes open, Carli rested her head against the seat. The past week had been filled with more twists and turns than a scary movie. She was exhausted from her grief, the traveling, the intrusion of so many people, the unexpected visit from Darla, and two attempts on her life. Turning

