He seemed to suddenly sober up, and gently he released Sol from his embrace and said softly, "You must be tired from the auction."

Sol was disappointed, but she did not show her feelings. With a smile, she nodded, "A little bit. It felt so long, the auction."

Scott picked her up, carried her in his arms, and went to the car. He could see Brianna in the distance, running away. Before he got into the car, Scott said to Jeff, "Follow her."

Jeff was rather confused as everyone ...