February 9th, 1873, Owhiro Bay, Wellington, 0600 hours

Duncan woke that morning with a stiff neck; he'd spent the evening waiting for Peter, eventually drifting into a restless sleep in the living room beside the fire. Hoping Peter had returned home during the night, Duncan checked his son's room and was disappointed to find the bed had not been slept in. Remembering Ted's visit the previous evening, Duncan wondered if Betsy had returned home. I will go and see Ted this ...