"Dember was right. We may be using that new polymer barrier very soon. Families on Ten are cooperating to add quick-seal barriers to their corridors. ...amilies cooperating, especially on Ten, is a bad omen." Chem?" Bio-chem. Second phase bio-chem to be exact — they are working with live nasties. The contract is to improve potency." How are they getting the raw material? Bad shit like that can't travel on the moving platforms safe-be." Benni let the question slip out of his mouth just as a snap. The water distorted everything but it seemed like he was bulging. He caught my eyes glancing down into the water. "You've already looked, you must be interested"I was interested. I don't know why but I was. I hadn't gotten off in a while with anything besides my hand. He stood up out of the water. It was completely obvious that he was hard. I stood up also. He gestured me to sit back down and I sat on the edge of the jacuzzi. "Let's see it" he said to me, "take it out"I obeyed without question.. Today I was driving with Helena. Before pulling away I left instructions with Karen to contact the settlement and let them know that we were okay and to inform them of our plan for the day. She said she would.We all drove north. We worked our way around the lake and then kept close to where I remembered the river to be. We kept our speed down considering that most of the terrain above the lake was covered in water. I led the way and Vicky followed behind us, keeping back by about fifty. I’m sure I’ve got enough for the apartment with the exception of a work station,’ Bonnie replied. ‘If you need to buy anything, check with Tom Blanton’s wife, Jenny. She works at the furniture store in the village. Tell her I sent you and she’ll likely get you a discount,’ Ingrid suggested. ‘That would be great. Thank you very much, both of you,’ Bonnie said genuinely. ‘Well, I think we can be on a first name basis … Bonnie,’ Ingrid said. ‘Thank you Ingrid … Steve. You’ve taken a big problem.