Wendy, I have been waiting impatiently for this installment, and I have to say that I'm impressed. A great piece of writing! I fell apart when Clark started to cry. mecry I think they hugged to affirm life and comfort them both. It was an attempt to hold on to each other for dear life.

I can't wait to read the next piece!! Please, pretty please with a cherry on top, post soon!!


(One note, though: your "lab testers" are histologists. smile )

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead and some come from behind.
But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.
Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!
~Dr. Seuss