Beacon Point Page #4

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I dunno, I thought it would be good

to do something, just the two of us.

It's good you're taking

the time to do this.

My dad was

always working.

And then, he had a heart attack.

I wanted to do this for him, you know?

And for me.

I just kept thinking,

"I don't wanna end up like that...

I don't wanna regret not doing things."

Yeah, I know what you mean.

Although it did take me two years

to work up the nerve to do it alone.

I wouldn't say that you're alone.

Hey, is this right?

Drake?

Drake?

What?

Are we lost?

No, we're not lost.

Well, where is the trail?

Yeah, where are going?

Hey, I got a GPS.

It's about a half-mile ahead, alright?

Relax.

Look, I'm sorry but

this doesn't seem right.

How would you know?

Have you been here before?

Maybe you'd like to lead.

Drake, come on.

Let's just go.

Legend has it the Cherokee

called this place Strawberry Fields.

'Cause in the springtime,

before the grass grew tall,

the place was filled

it wild strawberries.

Are there snakes in here?

Yeah, absolutely.

Really?

Just watch where you step.

You don't bother them,

they don't bother you.

Come on.

Hey, Drake, take a look at this.

It's an Indian grave marker.

Leave it alone.

What did I just say?

What are you doing?

You know, being a trail master...

I'm surprised you don't

know that garnets,

rubies, even emeralds have

been found in these parts.

I thought you were

Silicon Valley egghead.

True.

But I also have a Bachelor's

degree in geology.

Thought I might go on this trip

and find the next chalk emerald.

Check this out.

Yeah, it's an Indian bead, put it back.

No, it's not an American Indian.

It's like

some type of little scarab.

It's got markings, look at that.

I said put it back.

It's bad luck to disturb a spirit house.

I don't need you jinxing

us the rest of this trip.

Come on, let's catch up

with the rest of them.

I'm coming.

I get the feeling he's never

been here before.

It's like he's pretending

to recognize things.

I dunno, I trust him.

Yeah, well, I have no idea where we are,

or to be honest, where we're going.

Well, if it makes you feel any better...

I wouldn't let anything happen.

We're gonna be fine, 'kay?

Okay.

Hey Drake, Drake.

When exactly are we going

to Klingman's Dome?

What?

You don't wanna go there.

Place is overrun with tourists.

My dad said it's the most beautiful spot

on the trail, I mean,

I have to go to it.

That's not the way we're going.

Well, that's the whole reason

I picked this hike.

You don't need this Disneyland map.

It's a joke.

What are you doing?

Trust me, you're gonna see

plenty of good things.

Knock knock.

You okay?

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