::The pattern of her steps were chaotic, light and then heavy with uncertainty as she made her way towards the place Bob had written her about. How did she feel? How would she do this? There were so many questions in her mind::

But I miss them..

::It felt like forever since she'd seen Mary or Calico. She'd only met them a few times, and it had been some time ago, but the impression would stay with her forever ... just like Bob. There was something about him she just couldn't let go of. The amulet was in her hand as she neared the place and she paused before the entrance to read his note again. She felt herself standing over the proverbial tunnel, hovering over the decision to jump in or to turn back::

But I love them too...

::Her thoughts tugged by those at Ravensheart and in particular Gabe. She knew how Gabe and Bob were, and it tore her apart inside. She struggled with the decision::

But, I'm just not gonna be here because of hate...

::the words hung in the air around her ....::