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Later that afternoon, while they were drinking coffee by the fire, the storm hit with a force that rattled the doors and windows. The wind that came speeding across the empty fields sounded like a screaming banshee. “Man, that’s an angry wind,” said Duke. “It’s gonna stay that way till at least morning,” said Rob. “We’re trapped.” They both laughed. “I couldn’t think of a better place to be trapped,” said Duke. “Thanks for putting me up.” Rob got up from his chair and slapped Duke on the shoulder. “It’s a pleasure.” He collected Duke’s empty coffee cup. “Like I said, I’m glad of the company.” “You not married?” “Nope,” said Rob. “Not that kinda fella.” Their eyes met as he said it and in those few seconds a kind of understanding passed between them. Duke followed Rob out to the ki