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Joel looked at Barroso. “We have a good idea what your grandfather was planning.” He sighed. “We’ll do whatever we can to correct things.” Barroso waved at the melting dome, “We will have a huge hole.” Joel looked at the dome and then back at Barroso, “A perfect place for a lake.” He shrugged, “This is essentially a world we will construct as we did on worlds incapable of supporting life.” He motioned overhead, “Once the dome is up, we will bring water from space. There sho
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Geordi and Chet were instantly connected as if they had never been parted. I saw as behind Mike and I Avi and Eli came down with Tank. I saw Marly’s eyes wide seeing all these men gather to greet them. “Introductions are necessary,” I smiled at them. I waved at Tank, “This is Tankiso, our man that keeps this monstrosity going.” I waved back at the house. “A master Domer?” I offered. “He runs the house. Mike, Chet, and I merely live here.” I watched as a smile grew on George’s face. I
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No one could know how Tony was feeling. Not even me. He got up and appeared to be fine. Sasha was up preparing breakfast. Life would continue as normal. Part of that “normal” was Tony’s coffee addiction. Starting the coffee maker, I knew that would bring the others out. I liked coffee. I didn’t crave it. I got Tony’s big mug and put in the single scoop of sugar I knew he loved. I took out some other mugs for everyone else. Cream placed out on the counter when Kathy came down. She chuc
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Things at our table became very chaotic and loud! That was a tradition for all families and we were family. The two turkeys were pretty well destroyed. I was grateful for that as I didn’t want too many leftovers. The green bean casserole was gone! The sweet potato soufflé was gone. (I didn’t care for sweet potatoes just put out. My mother taught me to make the souffle, and I think I got it right. It was gone! That was proof. There were the many groans and confessions telling everyone they ate t
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Jake grinned, “You were on fire tonight!” The cheers and applause was practically deafening even where we were below the stage. The cushions we landed on had done their job to break our departure from the stage. He gave me a big hug. “Really, you were hot tonight!” He waved in a direction we couldn’t see, but we could hear. “Listen to them!” I shook my head, “No, we...were on fire. I couldn’t do this without you. You and the others make it possible.” I hadn’t planned on it.
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Joel couldn’t stand leaving his family, but it had to be done. His children did not need for him to get them up to start the day; they were eager to do it on their own. He was pleased to see the Cavills had been sharing the space with the Nesmiths. That included Robbie, Rob, Robot and Apollo. The noise was increasing to normal levels with animated conversations were returning. “Who made breakfast?” Joel asked suddenly. Rchel smiled, “Athena.” She waved at the kitchen and th
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You have a ticket. I gave you all one. I hope you saw everything and....if I could add the songs, you could hear it. The wedding should be good and Japan! I have big plans for that. That may be a while. I'm off to Hawai'i, then to Gaea, and....I'll be tired. To the Northwest, No faulting my Muse, he's sending me plenty.
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We were at breakfast and having a dog in the house proved to be the expected joy and curse. Tank’s reaction was comical. Damita’s nature was as a hound, and the small body was to ferret out small animals from holes in the ground. She was a dog and sniffing out small game was in her nature. She was a friendly puppy, and it was when she sniffed her way into Tank’s office unnoticed, we heard, “O dira eng mo?” Chet looked instantly for his little friend and was running for Tank’s office,
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Sasha, David, and Alik returned to Charleston as David had school, and so did Alik. Tasha and Igor were coming in two weeks to Charleston. I was used to taking the decorations down on the second of January. These were Orthodox Christians so it would be another week. We started the month calmly, but tensions with Tony were mounting. After David got home the evening of the fourth, the day before Dr. Hawks’ placing the port on Tony where he said, “We’re going for Italian!” He looked at me, “After w
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The Nesmiths and the Cavills shared dinner that night. That included Apollo and Rob. Apollo had Daylia, and Rob had Alicia. Little Hank was in his bassinette being rocked gently by Rob’s foot. Joel was pleased that those two didn’t have to tell how to calm a baby with the gentle sway and light jiggle. That was in Athen’s memory. Rachel was the chef. She used the latest substitute meat for this one, and Joel would swear it was chicken. Rachel smiled and said, “Aunt Larisa gave me this
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Joy reached to take J.J. but stopped looking at her hands, “I’ve flown over the continent and a large portion of the Pacific. I’m dirty. I should change and wash up first.” Elias chuckled, “J.J. has flown across that same continent and ocean when he was hardly a week old.” “I’ve gotten him vaccinated as much as we can for now,” I grinned. “Leia held him just as she got off the plane. He’s fine.” Brandi held a pack of those sterilizing hand wipes for Joy, “I never
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Mike and I went up the stairs to Chet’s room. Chet was sitting on the side of the bed as Mike sat beside him talking to him quietly. However, Chet was still closed off as his arms were folded over his chest. “...you are disappointed,” Mike was saying quietly. “In your grandpa, grandma and me.” Chet looked startled at Mike, “I’m not disappointed in you, Dad.” “I keep insisting on bringing your grandparents into your life,” Mike admitted softly. “They are a part of
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My talk with Wynona was eye opening for me. She knew why Sherry left Mike and the accident while doing that was horrible. It was a shame Sherry died. Yet, due to our talk I felt a huge weight was being lifted. We had a great time. Soon it was time for dinner. The time change was playing on Manny and Wynona. I saw Manfred was getting tired and suggested we all should go to bed. I was feeling it, too. Performing in Eastern Standard Time and flying back caused problems for me. Seeing Chet gett
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One of the men sputtered, “Eles não são humanos!” Saying we weren’t Human. It was a form of Portuguese, which Joel didn’t understand but Athena did. “Your first response to the non-Human threat is to attack,” Joel stated. “He’s right, though. Not one of us are organic. Meaning, we’re not Human. To travel through space, it’s easier to travel as we do.,” He touched his own chest, “This isn’t Human. I’m operating this twelve light years away. I am Human, but not here.” “Missiles sent by y
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David let out a slow whistle of admiration, “Yours.” He nodded looking at the new Rover. “Should I take a picture of it to show Dad?” “Absolutely,” I nodded and saw Elias’ frown. “That was why we got it! To show your parents and my father they were wrong.” I waved at the Rover. “Take a lot of pictures. Don’t shy away from it now.” I was taunting him. I knew I was wrong, “I’m sorry, but his father’s call hurt him and he’s rightfully lashing out.” David chuckled slapping Elias on the arm
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It was my fault. I posted the chapter, then realized my error, unpublished it and reposted. Being blind I miss posted a chapter.
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Joel stared in shock at what he’d seen. Hank rose slowly stunned but was saying, “No, no, no...that didn’t happen. That didn’t just happen.” He grabbed Joel by the collar, “Tell me that didn’t just happen.” He demanded, “Joel, tell me that didn’t just happen!” Joel’s mind was saying what Hank was saying. It didn’t just happen, but he saw it. He couldn’t deny what his eyes saw. Nayef came running to them in the Control Room, “Athena, what just happened?” He looked at Joel and Hank,
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I did what I said. I recorded where our house was and what surrounded it. I also recorded a tour of the house Elias, and I shared. J.J. changed many of our traditions. Such as our daily run. We would begin our preparations before sun-up. Most of the time J.J. didn’t wake up but did as the sun shone on his face. The road to our house in Paukaa was sort of off the Hawai’ian Belt Road that circled the entire island. It was paved and easier to run. At the early hour there was little traffic. That ro
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Monday morning started like most mornings. I got up, dealing with the time changes caused my insomnia and went downstairs. I began to play the piano in the music room. I did this often after the blood clot caused damage. I played the complicated finger runs of Mozart’s somewhat explosive runs, Grieg’s more flowing ones like flowing water over rocks...any composer that gave me a challenge and to keep my dexterity. The acoustics in this room were excellent. I should have known I wouldn’t be alone
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Mike really enjoyed the Mustang. He had to be convinced to stop so I could drive it. It was Saturday so still part of Avi’s and Eli’s Sabbath and still it was part of Passover. I asked if this was okay taking them out on the Sabbath. “We aren’t working,” Avi shrugged. “I know some Jewish traditions, you can’t even drive,” Chet said. “I was researching it online.” He nodded, “Even turning on the stove or oven is prohibited. Many walk to Temple.” Eli nodded, “That’s true. Avi and I
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Continuing Elias' and Eric's Hawai'ian story.
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Life was a challenge enough. Now, there was a huge difference. A loud difference. Day and night would not be the same in our home. Two in the morning, four, at first every two hours Justin let us know he was there and needed something. There was nothing wrong with Justin’s lungs. I didn’t need a second opinion. They had improved diapers and now they kept baby dry much better. Pampers, Luvs, whatever...he just needed to be changed or fed. I did it. Or Elias did it. Right now Justin was sleeping i
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That will be told later.
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The response was thunderous. We landed on the thick cushion below the stage. Jake smiled at me. “That has to be the best show you have ever done! And what a finale!” I chuckled, “I couldn’t have done it without you. You got a greater billing now and making more money.” Jake smiled and nodded, “I need it. We’re building another nursery.” My eyes widened, “Another baby!? Congratulations! That’s number three.” Jake nodded, “Yep. Nancy is in the first trimester. I’m dealing with
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The interview took a few hours, but I felt it was tastefully done. Even the part where he sold himself to make money. Bernie looked at Mike, “I agree.” He took of his lapel microphone. “This will save lives.” Eli nodded, “I’ve worked with many of all ages. I’ve dealt with many young people who can’t see a way out. Mike wants to tell them there is. It’s a miracle he survived.” They ended up staying for an early dinner. In the dining room! It
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