She came to again in Drake’s arms.  He was holding her gently, rubbing her cheek with his hand.  For a moment she was disoriented, unsure of where she was or how she had come to be there, but the memories flooded back immediately when she noticed the steep mountainside behind Drake.  She sat up quickly, Drake having to restrain her from moving too quickly.

“Take it easy.” He warned.  “Are you okay?”

Amanda nodded.  “I’m fine.  I’m sorry… it must have been the shock of seeing it…”

“Seeing what?”

“Jimmy’s rucksack!  Come, I’ll show you!”

He helped her to her feet and followed her to the edge of the road, pausing at the barrier that overlooked the densely covered val...

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