<em>- Bo greeting the new fella -<br/></em><br/><br/>Bo adjusted quickly to Mari's revelation that a new gentleman would be joining the club shortly.  And good thing that he did, for no sooner had she spoken the words than a movement turned Bo's attention to the doorway just as the man in question stepped inside.  He was tall, fit -- an athlete if Bo had to guess -- and possibly a bit younger, though not by much.  At first glance, he seemed a little unsure, as if he had gathered himself up before walking into the room.  Normal enough.  Most people would be a little uncomfortable in his situation as the new recruit.  The five others must look like old hands to him, though in truth they had all been in his position just the night before.<br/><br/>Bo stepped up to him, looking him square in the eye and gave him a firm handshake.  Whatever uncertainty the younger man had, his handshake was strong and his eyes unwavering.  Bo liked him right away.  And the fact that he was obviously an American was another point in his favor, as far as Bo was concerned.<br/><br/>"Hey, David," Bo offered a smile, still wary but friendly, "I'm Bo, welcome."  He released David's hand and gestured toward the others.  "We all just got here yesterday, so you haven't missed much," he said.  Bo introduced Marcus first, then the ladies one at a time, giving David time to greet each before moving to the next.<br/><br/>As the others greeted David and he them, Bo watched him carefully, sizing him up.  The entirety of the experiment came into focus as he considered this new twist.  The contingency planning that resulted in the timing of David's arrival was impressive; good planning was something that Bo could appreciate.  It was damn fast to have a new person here.  While a new arrival wasn't a surprise, the speed at which he materialized wasn't what Bo had anticipated.  He surmised that David must have been waiting for the opportunity to take someone's place -- an alternate waiting in the wings.  Likely sequestered in a hotel or private home on the mainland nearby.  Glancing around again at Marcus, Mila, Mari and Nicci, Bo couldn't help but question how many more alternates were sitting out there somewhere, and if any would be needed.  He hoped not.  His new family was starting to grow on him.