After Freeman and the four guards returned with enough fish for everyone, they all gathered around the fire for the cooking. Phylicia, Heather, and Kimberly chose to sit away from the rest while they waited for the fish to cook. Irene Harris sat closer to the fire, but was careful not to get in the way of the men. Palmer, who had already eaten the fish he had caught, sauntered over to her and was entirely too close to suit her. Everyone waited quietly while the fish cooked. When the fish were cooked, Freeman and the four guards helped themselves first and went off to eat by themselves. Heather came over to the fire and got enough for Phylicia, Kimberly, and herself. Only after everyone else had gotten their share did Irene take her portion.
“You know,” Palmer said quietly to Irene Harris,
