Craig returned the kiss and leaned into Peg’s shoulder, an arm coming up and around the woman as he sat beside her on the sound. He heard the soft roll of the tide as it met the shore, the cry of the gulls above as they sought fare for their hunger. The dogs, he could sense them off, neither in the distance or near, running free and in balance.<br/><br/>“Best to call the boys back Peg, we will need to leave soon, and make some calls to those who might know more than we do.  I don’t think we are due another storm, the air is not right for it, but today has been a day of firsts, I would not be surprised if it is not done with us.<br/><br/>Craig slowly began to stand, offering a hand to the young woman beside him as he did so. For a moment the world seemed brighter, more alive than before, and he let the sun’s kiss wash over him as he breathed deep.<br/>