CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO

The next day they drove together in one of the ATVs to the last outpost of digging. The diggers had made an exit.

Mike checked his pack and supplies then turned to Joe and said, “If I was given to freaking out and hysterically running around with my hair on fire, this would be that moment.”

“We’ve been through mad dangers and high adventures. After all this, I can’t imagine either of us being unable to handle it.”

“I hope you’re right.”

High up in the mountains on a shelf of rock, they kissed and hugged.

Mike said, “I love you so much.”

Joe said, “You are everything to me. I love you.”

Mike climbed on the ATV and began to drive off. At the first turning, he slowed, looked back, and gave a small wave.