The Police came early to Follyfoot and broke the news of the sisters' demise. "They just ran together into the flames." said Bert, still sounding traumatised by the event. "Come in and have some breakfast Bert." said the Colonel, ushering him through the farmhouse door. Steve pulled up an extra chair for their unexpected guest. Over breakfast (which was probably not the best place to do it) Bert told them the grizzly story. Dora pushed her plate away, not wanting to eat but Ron tucked into hers too. "Shame to waste it." he said. Dora noticed how sad Steve looked. Whatever the sisters had done, Dora couldn't help liking them and she knew Steve was very fond of them too. It was a sad day.
Later in the morning, when all the work was done, Steve found Dora sitting by the lake. "Dora, let's go back." he said simply. Dora looked at him and shook her head. "I don't know Steve. Isn't it better to wait a bit longer. What's the point now Amelia and Cissie are gone?" Steve sighed a heavy sigh. "I know" he said, "but there's a reason for everything and I know there was a reason why Amelia and Cissie..." his voice tailed off and Dora stood up and put her arms around him, holding him tightly. "It's alright Steve, we'll go. Just give me a minute to speak to Uncle and Slugger." Dora ran off and Steve went to his room. He recovered the old Bible from its hiding place under the bed and carefully unwrapped it. This time he was taking it with him. He knew he had been given it for a purpose. Could it contain the answer to everything, he wondered.
Steve and Dora jumped into the Land Rover and just as Steve pulled away, the white cat appeared on the back seat.