In total, there are forty women in The Collective. Twice a year they organize gatherings. This year their get together was held in a mansion on a secl...ded beach on Discovery Island, which is off the coast of Victoria, British Columbia. The island was magical. It’s lush and overgrown, and there is a stillness there that I can’t quite describe. The mansion is just off the beach but still close enough to hear the waves crash into the shore. The house is about four stories high and sits on a. .. I! ... erm! ... I thought that you were ya dad!"Mom stated, falling over her words from the shock and realization that I'd seen everything."Soz mom, I wanted to say something but ... but!"Mom interrupted me."Erm ... it's ok! it's not your fault I shouldn't be going around like this, don't get worrying about it, you've done nothing wrong!"With that mom got back up onto her feet still trying to cover herself and then stepped off the towel."Mat!, how about picking this towel up and helping to. Her dress, in theback, where she'd sat? Ugh.Jacob backed up and let her in the house.The baby was sleeping on the couch. The baby gate was up. A box ofCompetition Pizza was on the table. There weren't even crumbs in thebox. Jacob had eaten it all. She eyed the box. "You didn't feed himpizza, right?"Jacob said, "Nah. You told me not to. He just wants his milk andvideos. Easiest baby I've ever sat." Mind if I take a shower before I drive you home?" You should change your dress, too." If I'm. MY ... GOD! ... I was RIGHT! It IS possible! Bob, how thirsty are you right now?”“Very! Thirstier than I was earlier tonight.”Jamie handed bottles of Gatorade to Bob and me.Joshua asked me how I was. After gulping down several quick mouthfuls, I belched, before saying, “Better now, but yeah, thirstier than I was earlier.”“Okay, well, Jeez, I REALLY want to do some more tests and check some things. Is there ANY WAY I could get you guys to come over to my house tomorrow or Thursday? I have a ton.