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Show Fair Forever 158 But I tell the story rather than answer. / knew Amanda would try to make the lighthouse that morning. When I came down from my room, I found her on the screened porch' She was staring at the lighthouse. The morning was glorious, and the bay flat and slick. First thing, Amanda asked for a water bottle. It was the first time she 'd asked for water, so Mom questioned if she was planning a special trip in Fair Forever. 'Maybe, 'Amanda answered. I should have said something-protested-told her to reconsider-refused to let her use Fair Forever. She gave me a hug before she walked to the shore. 'Thank you for teaching me to row,' she said, almost like she was saying goodbye. I didn't want to let go, but she pulled away and smiled. I sat on the screened porch and watched. When she made Beacon 9, another boat was there-a small boat with a man. He was fishing- "That was me," the Captain says, interrupting. "I was the man in the boat." Katie nods., You two talked for a while, and I thought I might have been wrong, but Amanda pointed Fair Forever toward the lighthouse and pulled. She pulled with an even stroke, practiced as a seaman. Keeping her rhythm, she held her chin forward and her neck |