James and Bobby returned to the bench and the four were silent, letting the peace of the sacred place envelope them. The sun was slowly making its way to toward the heavens and an eagle's cry pierced the air. The world around them was starting to come alive.
The Aussie checked his watch. It was a few minutes to eight. He scratched his head. Too many days getting up too early and going to bed too late. His stomach growled and he cleared his throat. "Anyone feel like a bite to eat?"
The silent man shook his head 'No."
Hector stood up, dusting the grass off. "I think I'll pass, Crash, but thanks. I have a lot to think about and get squared away before my cousin arrives tonight. Maybe we can catch a game and a beer sometime." He held out his hand and the two shook with the gravity of sworn knights of old.
"I'll hold you to it, mate."
The sailor stepped over to Sue, unsure of what to do. How did you build a friendship with someone who has been in your head?
James signed something and indicated to Sue that he wanted it translated word for word.
"He says to tell you that I don't bite." She cut a glare at him. He threw another sign. "Much. Hey!" A sharp elbow to the silent man's ribs brought a snort of laughter from Bobby.
"What did you tell me once, mate? She's a lot stronger than she looks?" The Aussie wiggled the fingers of his bum hand.
Ignoring the other two men, the sailor simply touched her cheek and felt her smile. In return, she touched his temple and he leaned into her hand. He winked at her and turned to James. "Come on, Stonehenge. Save the stand up for later. You need to practice." He walked to the rise and down out of sight.
James signed something quickly before turning to follow his friend.
Sue laughed aloud and a voice on the wind yelled "I know you're talking about me."
"What did James say? Something about Wreck?"
Nodding, Sue bit her lip to stop from giggling.
"Care to share?"
A head shake 'No.'
"Right-o. Well, sheila, let's take care of ol' Levi and get some breakfast." He winked. "I'll buy you a doughnut."