title: Loss of Innocence
author: Sutherland, John K.
description: A young man and woman meet after a boating accident that throws them together miles from anywhere. Within minutes, they fall deeply in love under the watchful eyes of her injured parents and younger brother. Susan, is diabetic. Her insulin was lost overboard from their boat. Once their injuries have been addressed, her father appeals to the young man, Doug, telling him that he must see that their daughter is taken to a hospital as soon as possible. It will require them walking out together, and leaving the rest of the family behind for a later rescue. The two of them are alone for two days and a night. Her condition begins to deteriorate as their love for each other becomes even stronger. The temptations are overwhelming. However, nothing is as uncomplicated as it should be. They not only have to work together, struggling to beat time and distance, but must contend with another thread which joins this complicated weave. A Grizzly Bear is on a collision course with them both. He is injured, and he is hungry. He also hates humans.