The sun rose in front of them, wind blew from the east—behind the ship. It has been an hour or two after the ship anchored in the middle of the sea. The fishing team, with Xi and the twins (Okkil and Okkir) together with the Adjao crew, went under. Often Xi and the twin rose from the right side of the ship. They brought a small boat, the last of the lifeboat, to haul their catch.
"Granny," Toni said. Fingering dark hair across her forehead, tucking it behind her ear. She smiled, remembering how would Toni look like an infant. "Do you know Ned's parents?"
Granny shook her head, she didn't answer but it was enough for Toni that her query was answered. "He loved the kid, little lady. He loves Ned."
