They had all the meaningless conversations between a mother and son. When they ran out of topics, they started playing cards. That soon got boring so ...hey ended up sitting on the couch and watching TV in silence.Michael was really frustrated. He had wanted to show his mom a good time. He felt like he was disappointing her by showing her how boring his life was. Then an idea hit him. "Hey Mom, do you want to go out tonight?"Christine was intrigued, "What do you mean go out?" I mean out to a. They saw her head across the street, looking in her purse as she did so. Realizing she was probably going to the bank, Carl told Charlie to get out and follow her closely. His plan worked perfectly. Carl had pulled up in front of the bank just seconds after Geeta arrived, and as he rolled open the door, Charlie had her inside the car in no time. And now Carl was $900 richer for less than an hour's work. But now what to do with the girl? Carl hadn't thought this far ahead. They'd have to dump. " Thanks," the stranger said, taking in the rest of Dad's brood with his inquisitive eyes."Oh, this feels mighty nice," he laughed. "It's colder than a stepmother's kiss out there," he said, winking at us kids."By the way, my name is Elmer Peako." My name is Edmund and this is my wife, Bessie and these are our boys," my Dad said."Elmer, could I fix you something to eat. We don't have much, but you're welcome to what we have," my mother said."Yes, Ma'am," he replied gratefully, "I shore am. As she crests the hill behind the alien tree, her mind is invaded again.She spins around to look directly at the alien tree that looks as plain and innocuous as every other tree in the woods and says, “I will keep seeding for you as long as you keep your promise to make me your queen.”A flash of anger attacks her psyche and Karen flinches for a brief moment. When it disappears she says, “I do not doubt your promises and I know I can’t live without your nectar.” She then bows slightly. “I will.