The half hour drive home seemed like an hour this evening. I drove into my garage and got out of the car very carefully. By the time I was out and sta...ding beside my car, Blake was standing there, watching and smiling at my discomfort.He followed me inside and ordered me to make us both a drink. He sat at the kitchen island and watched as I hobbled around making the drinks. I noticed that I had a message on the machine and I played it while I served Blake his drink. We tapped our glasses. ? he assured me. "There's no harm here. I was just admiring you, but I had no idea you were a young 'fella'." I'm sorry." I feigned, "I just wanted to get a tan and this was such a nice private place.'"It's ok. You just go ahead and take all the time you need." He motioned for me to relax. "I just glad you're ok and all. Just admiring you." Well, you're more than welcome to show your admiration." I smiled. "I truly appreciate you allowing me to sunbathe on your property."He smiled, "Well,. "It's been far too long since your steel tasted flesh, my friend." He savored the thought and began counting down.The moment she saw the trunk of the enormous pine tree, Liv cranked the steering wheel sharply to the left. The Jeep responded instantly and tilted dangerously as it entered the turn at high speed. She barely missed slamming the driver's side camera against the bark. The rear end was not so fortunate. A loud bang reverberated through the cab as the rear armor collided with the. " Why?" Tanda asked.She listened to his explanation patiently, but patently disbelieving him. The ground had cracks; sure she'd seen those. But cracks that ran for miles along the ground? Deep into the ground? She'd never seen that! How could anyone see that deep?Before Tuck had finished explaining to her, he was explaining it to everyone. After about a half palm-width he threw up his hands. "You will have to trust me. It happens. It happens more often as you go south. You might as well get.