“A Path Through The Shadows ater, after Billy and Casey finished their task while Mark and Jess handled setting up camp, they all wolfed down a lunch of ham sandwiches Casey had packed. Mark leaned back against the trunk of a palm, and belched, loudly.“Truly a well-mannered boy,” Jess observed.“A compliment to the cook?” he offered.“Nice try.”Billy stood up and stretched. “Anyone want to take a hike, see what’s around?”Jess and Casey jumped up. “Sure,” they said in unison.Mark moaned and rubbed... his bare belly. “But I’m all full and comfy.”“You’re coming,” Billy demanded. “I’m not leaving you here to drink all the beer. Grab the machete from the boat? We might need to cut a path if it’s really thick.”They filed beneath the palms in the same direction that Casey had led Billy earlier, and in moments the rich blue sky was replaced by a canopy of deep green. The steamy summer heat dropped by 10 degrees almost instantly. They walked through the bushes and trees, Billy periodically slashing away a few branches, though none really blocked their path.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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