Paul,
In another post I mentioned that I had not picked up on too many clues (although you insist you were providing them.) While reading Part 6, I could see how many clues I was missing. Just one example is Clark's realization that if Mindy asked if there were water around, they couldn't be at a site she knew well. Duh. But it hadn't occurred to me when I first read it.
So, I think to do your story justice, I need to print it out and read it a bit more methodically. Causal reading of the story straight off the screen is making me miss too much.
So, I'm off to OfficeMax to buy a new printer cartridge. Then a few more errands, and later this afternoon I'll print it out, read it well, and come back with my comments and suggestions.
- Vicki