The man slipped through the shadows of the towering pine trees. In spite of his great bulk, he moved quickly, wraith-like, through the woods towards his destination. Glancing once at the setting sun and once over his shoulder, he pressed on. Then, suddenly . . . .
He saw her in the water. “Mornin ma’am, if you’ll ignore me, I’ll do the same.” He had been dreading this day and it wasn’t the time for distractions. For him or for her.
Dood, you never disappoint!! 🙂