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He's not anymore a source of danger than any of you. And I'm not about to walk away from him.

I take the seat next to Maximus. He gives me a tiny smile and I feel better. But I'm still rattled by how swiftly it seems things have taken an unexpected turn. I just never expected -- not after that lovely conversation we had at dinner the other night -- that Terry would go all spooky on me. It's very awkward. I want to keep our new relationship going in the right place but I'm a lot more interested in making sure Drover's not in danger from any overzealousness on Terry's part. Or maybe the others agree?

Well, Maximus doesn't. Not after what he's said to draw the conversation to the sane world.

And then Max Skinner, of all people, shows sensitivity -- to Paul. And then to me. To me? Yes, his questions to me are not a pose -- I don't matter enough to him for him to fake this. He honestly seems to want my input. Of all the people ... I take a moment to think about what I want to say -- for now, they're all listening and I don't want to blow what could my chance to make sure we're not on a witch hunt. And I also want to answer this evenly, to honor the way I've been asked by Max ...



"I've been involved in telling quite a few of you about what you've walked into here when you've first arrived here at the compound. So I've seen lots of ways you men react. And, I have to tell you, Drover's reaction has been very much in line with many of you -- with the ones who came here with maturity, with strong self-awareness. He was, understandably, pretty overwhelmed -- yet, right from the start, he's been determined to make the best of this. I admired that.

Drover's shared a lot about his past with me. He's had trials, losses -- like all of us. He's smart, strong and very much an independent man. He seems very stable, level-headed -- and, I think, stubborn but what Australian male we know isn't? Part of their charm, isn't it?"

I give Terry a raised eyebrow and a smile in hopes it dials down tension between us. He seems to relax just a bit.

"Last night, I told him about Logan being here -- and I think that's the one thing that really threw him. I guess it's just one too many Twin Peaks moments in too short a time period. But he strikes me as a man who'll deal with that, too. A lot of you are shaken at the idea of another man who's just like you right down to the fingerprints. Why should he be different? Most of all -- and I thank you, Max, for asking me -- most of all, I truly believe he is not a threat to any of us. Not in the aspect that he's going to attack us or going to try to destroy us. Whether or not his very presence here is a danger? Of course, none of us know. But I think not. In my opinion, I think we should consider that it could be just another wrinkle. And I believe it's very important you all realize that Drover has no idea why he's here -- anymore than any of you do. He didn't ask for this -- you didn't either."

No one says anything for a moment. I try to think what I've left out. My eyes meet Paul's and I know what I wanted to add. I just don't want to add too much.

"Oh, and just want to say I agree very much with Paul. I've also met Logan -- and I think he's a good guy. I think he can be dangerous but only to someone who threatens one of his friends or himself. But he may need some special handling -- nothing to make him feel defensive or ... um ... hunted. I just have a feeling, is all. You'll need to tread carefully with him -- not so much with Drover, who tends to give the benefit of the doubt and try to get along if he can."