There is only so much baking one can do.

Noting the fact that his wife is going very slightly stir-crazy, Ben suggests an outing to a puffin rookery with picnic supplies and a camera. So she makes them a lunch, he slings the pack over his shoulder, and they're off.

They're soon surrounded by birds with Groucho Marx walks who take themselves very ( Read more... )

Tying up loose ends always takes the longest. Ben drops Paladin off with Janni's mom Pam at the detective agency, with an admonition to the Hellhound to Be A Good Boy. Pal waves his massive tail -- amazing that he's only half-grown and already the size of a Saint Bernard, good grief -- and takes up station beside Pam's desk. Pam gives Ben a hug and ( Read more... )

Shane wanders around outside, having been hauled to Iona by Shateiel ( Read more... )