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This week's chapters open with Thorne and Grace getting settled in their hotel room and checking out the various facilities of the hotel before going to dinner.
In the morning they exercise and spar outside before breakfast. On setting out after eating, they are immediately assaulted by the sound of motorbikes. They decide that wheels will be quicker than walking for their recon and rent an off-road vehicle.
Arriving on Baldwin Lake Road, they check out the subdivision east of the road that was most affected by the forest fire. Their curiosity is aroused by a group of six burned out buildings. Later they check out other areas. Over dinner, Grace brings up several points.
Sunday they relax but are soon board, and go to check out several of the campgrounds near Big Bear Lake. At one, Thorne detects another Immortal. They meet with him and have an interesting discussion. Later at dinner, Thorne discusses the implications of what they have learned.
The next morning, they prepare to set out on their reconnaissance.
Meanwhile, the CIA is still trying to track where Thorne and Grace have been and what they are doing. It is decided to send Mr. Hill to the West Coast to supervise things there.
Enjoy these chapters. More to follow next week.
Keep Well,
uncle jim