Reality sets in as Joan is forced to carefully examine her current life and potential future. What will they all decide in the face of seemingly overwhelming obstacles?

Should Mark be here? Maybe someone else can help. Mere?

Have you ever had an accidental encounter that changed your life? I have, and here is my story.

You've forgotten so much.

Mr. J scares the heck out of Em, as he is standing just inside the door, waiting for her to enter the main house, to get something to eat. Em wonders if she should turn, run away and forget eating.

We could get stranded ashore.

This is a world where magic is real; the gods are real; spells work.

Paul's mum is not impressed by his new look...

More thanks to Kristina L S for her help.

Are we heading South?

Paris again, but on Halloween. What kind of costumes will they come up with? Will Ariane be told about Jaimie? Is there more to this then meets the eye?

As book two begins to draw to a close, Sam considers his options. Joan makes an impassioned plea for her child. She ponders the potential problems of being a parent at such a tender age.

This isn't panic, this is culture shock.