"I didn't mind," I admitted. "I kind of enjoyed it. I like working outdoors. This may sound stupid, but I feel great after all the work today."

"I know what you mean. Robin gives me crap for spending most of our outings up here working on the place, but I love to see the results. There's something really fulfilling about it."

We turned around at the tree. The sun was getting low, and he was afraid if we took much longer, we'd be in the dark before we got back. He was probably right, but we were saved from finding out when Jack showed up to shuttle us back on...