It was another productive writing day (9,000 words now). If only I knew where the characters are taking me. Two new characters were introduced--the professor and Mr. Patterson. Originally, I had planned on only one other character at this point in the story--and he was not a professor- or Patterson-type. True to my word, I did not answer the phone today and the person or persons who called today chose not to leave a message. So all I can say is that if it was you, please understand that I work at home. Just because I am home does not mean that I am not working. After struggling through the first five chapters, this things seems to be taking off finally. Yay!