condensed master

Will Bonner
Breaking into the grounds would provide them with plenty to worry about. Will
was satisfied and they prepared to leave.
Making his way up the stairway from the rear patio Will stood, taking one long
final look at this most beautiful place, together with it's breathtaking view before
finally getting into the car. He was thinking of his mother again and how thrilled he
would be to bring her here.
The sound of Gerald's footsteps running up the stairway broke into his
thoughts and within minutes they were back on the main road heading towards
Pearl City. During the trip back to the ship Gerald told him that he had taken time
off from his job to deal with the forthcoming situation, and wanted the following
day to arrange a few things, but mainly to gather some information. Before leaving
the car Will felt that he had to say at least one thing about that confrontational
evening, and looked directly into Gerald's face to get his full attention.
"Gerald, you must stand up for yourself, don't let people push you around.
They will only lead you into the sort of trouble that you won't be able to handle.
Always remember, Rodney is just as vulnerable as you are, and you should take
advantage of that, as and when required. Just remember one most important thing,
if you don't protect yourself, your father may become vulnerable."
Gerald nodded in agreement. "Yes, you are perfectly right."
"Then do it for your father's sake. See you the day after tomorrow, right here."
Will did not look around as the car did a "U" turn in the road disappearing in
the direction of Honolulu. He collapsed on his bunk completely exhausted from the
day's events.
The next day was a welcome break from the clandestine affair that had been
dominating Will's time. He accepted an invitation to go ashore and tour downtown
Honolulu. He was compelled to keep his attention focused throughout the day and
consequently, other matters were largely forced to the back of his mind, providing
a welcome relief.
They had walked for hours, eventually getting back to the ship quite late. No
messages had been left, something that Will always expected with some anxiety,
so the day ended as normally as it had begun, which was a pleasant change.
Next day, rather than stay on board for breakfast, Will consumed a quick cup
of coffee and made himself a fried egg sandwich to eat ashore. Leaving the ship
early, he had decided to walk around the coast adjacent to the harbour and find
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