> "Were you able to find out where he went," Derek asked curiously. "And
> what made you call him?" He found it curious that he had called his
> father and then his house father's picture was stolen.
>
> "Not the exact location, just that it was some kind of abandoned gold
> mine in the mountains north of Nome, and that he went by dogsled. I
> called him because, thanks to the help of both of you and Mae, I no
> longer need to persue spectral photography. There was no real reason
> for Dad and I to contunue not speaking."
>
>
Derek gave him a slight smile. "It is a good idea to make peace with ones
family. Though you should also feel free to pursue your own interests. Do
you have any idea why your father woudl go on that kind of a trek at this
time of year? The weather is quite treacherous."