The essence of life wept from her hand as she closed her eyes and recited the invocation in her mind.'Honored ancestors of the night. Proud and long l...ved Chosen! I offer you my very own blood. In return, I ask only that you listen and offer your counsel should you choose.'*drip drip drip drip drip drip drip drip drip drip*As her blood gathered in the offering well, Cassie's eyes remained shut and she waited for the first whispers to arrive. They came quickly, creeping into the recesses of her. She realized she had to make one concerted effort to pierce this barrier. If she didn't then she would probably be dead. She relaxed her pushing, concentrated, then pushed with all will.The barrier broke. Dahra doubled over on the ceiling, gasping. A feeling of pleasure and pain flooded her nervous system with a feeling unlike anything she had ever felt at a pleasure house.The portal opened another ten yards, just as the cable snapped, sending the Starjump tumbling through the portal. The. Before I leave I’ll come to your office and leave documented instructions and sign power of attorney to arrange the sale of both the house and the business to maximize returns and should my family contest the will you are to oppose that, using any resources you require to accomplish that.’ ‘Expressed very professionally young lady. Would you care to join my wife Annie and me for dinner at the Village Restaurant this evening? We both would enjoy reminiscing about dear Jack with you.’ ‘I would be. . sure i had you early, because of your bastard of a father, but.... seriously... stop messing around already..."The door opens and that beautiful nurse walks in looking really concerned... followed by some grumpy looking old douche bag... "See sir, hes awake... just as i said..." says the nurse.The doctor just stands there not believing what hes seeing... "I... I... I dont.... I dont understand... nurse Katy... we need a cat scan as soon as possible!!" Says the doctor, he looks to be a 50.