It was almost time to pick up Elle. Just to be safe he had included a first aid kit, apples, bottled water, a can of chicken noodle soup, a can opener, matches, those Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory bars which he couldn’t get enough of, flashlights and a blanket. Clicking off his mental list, he knew they were set with supplies, but still he wrestled with an uneasy feeling nagging at the back of his mind. Not being able to tell Elle the truth about his mission was eating away at him. With only one more thing to do before it was time to go, he resigned himself to the idea that she was a believer and he would be able to share his secret with her soon. For now, he'd do things the way the Earthlings did, but if push came to shove, he'd have an edge. Reaching into his jeans pocket he rubbed the five protective stones given to him by the Ancient One. His advantage from the stars. After entering his room, he raised the window and pulled the white filmy ruffled curtain back to look toward the hill behind the bed and breakfast.
