CHAPTER 47

                 At the end of the sandy beach, backing rocky mountain, there were 5 chalets raised high above raging tide with 4 strong, brick legs. The moon shines against the dark wooden building, giving it a little definition. Each chalet was about 25 feet away with 2 standing out, beaming brightly from within. On the stairs of the first one, Robert sat higher, tucking Jessica between his legs. Her head rested on his knees, facing the beach while Robert gently caressed her arm – chatting something.

              Noticing the other couple approaching them, Robert took out a beer from behind him and handed it to Mike. He too, sat on the staircase, next to Robert and pulled Sarah to sit in front of him, mimicking Jessica. They spend another few more hours like that, with their never-ending chitter-chatter. Robert offered a bottle of beer to Sarah, only to receive a