Author's note: April is Autism Awareness month! I started this story a year ago. I wish I had updated more often. I'm in awe of those of you who can post a chapter a day or even a week. This is just a short chapter to get my muse working again – she went on a serious vacation after Christmas and I had to drag her back just for this short chapter. Anyway, I thought about writing more about Steph & Ranger, but I think I'll leave that storyline to other stories. My "Christopher" is now 16 years old. Thanks to everyone who's left a review. I really appreciate them, and wouldn't mind a few more!

Ranger's Challenge – Chapter 8

Ranger's POV:

I closed my eyes for a minute. Ram just called to report about the morning at the Woods' and their plan to go to the park later. With Stephanie's nieces.

I needed to rethink how to cover the Woods' security this coming week. I was not yet comfortable leaving Mrs. Woods alone with Christopher. The Woods' had advised us that Christopher would test his limits when he came home, and he was certainly doing that. Someone needed to be at their house for at least another week, between the time Christopher came home from school to when Mr. Woods arrived from work.

I looked up the day's schedule on my computer. I needed to send someone else to help out at the park today. Stephanie's priority was her nieces. Plus, she was still wary of going there because of the incident with the ducks during the Abruzzi mess. I still felt a little guilty about not keeping a closer eye on her during that time. But, I did solve that problem.

I was waiting on a call from Washington, D. C., otherwise I would go to the park with them. I enjoy spending time with Stephanie. I also wanted to interact more with Christopher. From what I've learned so far from my research, observation would give me the most information on how to serve the Woods' needs. Christopher went into the residential school in the first place for two reasons: aggression and elopement (running away). There were new types of bracelets that are being used on people with Alzheimers and Autism that would help with the elopement. The family was adamant that drugging Christopher into passiveness was not an option, as he was already on several medications that did help with his behavior.

While I trusted all of my men, there was only one that would be the best. I was going to send Tank.