Because of the terrifying attack by the thylacoleo, we became increasingly cautious in the following days.
By the afternoon of the next day, I had dug a new toilet inside the cave. This toilet was dug very deep and connected directly to the underground river below the cave, so our waste would be carried away by the river, maintaining hygiene.
The most encouraging news was that Susie's condition improved gradually under Zoe's meticulous care. Although she was still very weak, her fever had subsided, her wounds had not become infected, and she was conscious again. Although she couldn't participate in labor, she could at least feed herself.
I had to marvel at Susie's luck in surviving this ordeal. She was very grateful to Zoe and me. She thanked us several times, which left Zoe flust
