Several girls have been soaking in the hot spring pool for hours. They didn't spend much time in the water, just sitting by the pool chatting and eating.

As she popped the last piece into her mouth, Bella narrowed her eyes with satisfaction and said, "I wonder if Daniel's team is done. Sabina, bring me my phone and I'll call and check."

Sabina, draped in a towel and leaning her slender arms over the edge of the pool, jumped up. She reached out and handed her cell phone, which lay on a small stool beside her. "Here you are."

Bella grabbed the phone, found Daniel's number, and dialed.

After several...