Well, I’m a bit disappointed that Rivera did not repeat the drop-off/pickup scene with Mark and Cherry’s sisters that she used to begin their two adventures. It would have made a nice symmetrical bookend. Instead, Mark simply showed up, just in time, we are told.

So, are we back at the Trail cabin? If so, did Mark take an Uber? On the other hand, perhaps we are really at the airport and this is a view looking away from the airport, towards the pickup zone.

I’ve spent time in deep thought, but have no good answer. Does anybody know what those pink elipse-shaped blobs are under Mark’s eyes in panel 3? I’ve seen them from time to time, but no idea what they represent. Probably not tears of joy. At least, there is one thing we can all be glad about and that is not having to listen to any more of Mark’s phone call to Bill Ellis.

We still have Saturday to go, so there is one more day for taking care of any loose ends, suchas where is Doc Davis? And did Dirk mysteriously disappear in the confusion?