The road is muddy, a sloppy, sinking, thick mud in some places. They walk along the side in the grass where they can but in some places it cannot be helped. Vadim's boots are covered in mud and Coral's dress would be as well if she hadn't been smart about it and tied it up. Their pace is as quick as can be expected in the condition—both of them eager to return home. That night will always be burned into Vadim's memories, as well as Coral's, but she is in a rush to discuss the discovery with the doctor and Vadim is hopeful to see what this new day will...