Chapter Nine

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9

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I figured out what to say to you
Sometimes the words they,
they come out so wrong
And I know in time that you will understand
That What we have is so right this time,
and I need you tonight
I need you right now
I know deep within my heart
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
*Backstreet Boys - I need you tonight*

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*Knock knock*
"What the...." Bradley stops, leaning his face against my legs, rumbling, "That better be important."
He rushes to the door and opens it.
"What??"
Then I can hear the voice of Will, one of my students: "I'm sorry to disturb you, I knocked at Dr. Adams caravan, but without answer, so...
Fast I get up from the bed, looking around for something to drop over my pyjama, I see a Hoodie and pull it on then I rush to the door: "I'm here Will, what's going on?"
"Well," he answers, "we weren't sure first, because it's your free time...
"Will...come to the point!"
"We found something and we are sure you wanna see that."
"Now? It's already dark."
he nods his head:" I know, but we know you Doc, and we are sure...
"Yeah yeah, ok, I'm coming, wait here, I need to dress."
I can see Will grinning: "Ok Doc."
"Shut up Will!"
Bradley grabs my wrist:" You really wanna go now?"
I sigh: "When he is coming here, all the way down, it has to be important."
"Ok, but I'm coming with you."
"Its ok Bradley, you don't need to."
"I know but I want to."
Will is eyeing us when we come back to the door and I ask him: "How did you get here, Will?"
"Taxi."
"Ok wait a minute, then we can take the car. Do you know how to get there?" Bradley asks him.
"Sure, Mr. Davis."
I go to my place and throw on some clothes, boots and a jacket, it's still cold outside.
Only a few minutes of driving, we arrive at something like a forest on a small hill. Its f*cking dark outside.
Bradley gets out of the car and says: "Great, you could have told us we need flashlights."
Will and I pull out our flashlights and grin at him.
"You need to learn that, never leave without your stuff," I say laughing.
He shakes his head: "Well at least I can take your hand then, you need to guide me."
"Awww." comes from Will.
"Shut up Will!"
"Shut up Will!"
Bradley and me say in union.
"Ok ok, come on, this way." and he starts walking.
We follow will into the small forest. From far we spotlight in the dark.
"What's that Will?" I point to the little lights.
"The others, they were waiting there for you, to make sure we find the place again."
When we come nearer, we see the other students standing for something like a big rock.
"There you are Doc, we are so excited." and he heads over to the other students.
"What the hell are you all doing here, in the dark? Are you all crazy?"
One Student answers: "Nah, more drunk."
But before I can scold them, Bradley speaks up: "So, what is so important you have to get Dr. Adams out at this time?"
"This..." and Will lights the rock with his flashlight.

" and Will lights the rock with his flashlight

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"What the fuck?" I shout out.
"Yep, totally our thought."
"Have you been in there?"
"No, we waited for you!"
"Good students." I par Will's shoulder and he smiles proudly
"Bradley, you stay outside just in case something happens and look out for this drunken bunch here."
"What???", Bradley says confused, "No, you don't go in there alone! No way!!!! Maybe there is a bear or something inside."
"Bears don't live here," I reply rolling my eyes.
"Doesn't matter, you don't go alone!!!"
"I do, that's my job! Your job is producing, so take notes, film this, or whatever..." I'm in full archaeologist mode, "So, all of you stay out. I'm responsible for your safety, so stay away and listen to Mr. Davis."
The students nod in agreement but I can see Bradley tense up and opens his mouth.
"No Bradley, I mean it, stay outside and look out for my students."
"Yes Ma'am!" he rumbles in disagreement.
"Good boy." I pat his cheek, grinning and he rumbles again. I can feel his face muscles tense, but I don't care at the moment. Everything I want is to enter this cave.
"I need one more flashlight, just in case." and Will hands me his.
"There you go Doc, be careful!"
"Always!"
I make my way to the entrance, one hand on the cold stone.
When I fully enter the cave my heart stops and breath goes heavy. It's full of drawings and the drawings are f*cking old.

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