Way to carry on the story. Still want to know how THEY are. Nice way to bring in Tabitha

Oh, yes, they need the water. Raises lots of questions, which is always fun. They came, but they left too? Intriguing.

whoa. this is pretty darn amazing =] verry good ficlet =]

thanks ;) My intention was that he was saved due to fear struck in them from the lightning strike.

when I call for help all I hear is cottony silence, my voice distant.”””
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i like that line. a lot.