Charlie again wrote a page of words, this one describing Doug, Husband and Father were written large at the top. This time he was seen by the preacher...as he left it, but nothing was said about him writing them when he read it at the grave. Over the next month Charlie saw his mother turn several times and start to speak only to stop before she said anything. Paul explained she was turning to talk to dad, then remembered he was gone.At dinner two nights later Charlie saw his Ruth turn to his. Half an hour later Brenda decided to take a closer look at some of the exotic plants, so replacing her bikini and putting on her sandals she strolled over to take a closer look at the flowers on the edge of the beach. There was a multitude of brightly coloured plants, and particularly prevalent were bird of paradise, cannas, and banana plants. She examined them closely, stroking some leaves gently, enjoying the sensation of the slightly different textures, smells and colours. Brenda took some. When his image filled the big screen and he had acknowledged his Captain, “I am familiar with the race of beings that have fired on us. They are pirates who will probably try to board us. Needless to say, we do not want that to happen. Tell your people that I have faith in them, and good hunting.”The General raised an eyebrow, but didn’t say anything.A little while later, the posturing and threats by the Graex being — who must have been their Captain — changed and something appeared on the. ~Nicole returned a sad smile. ~Thanks, Daddy. It helps a little.~ Sherefocused her attention on comforting her companion, walking them bothback to their waiting vehicle. ~Tomorrow the lawyer reads the will.~ Nicole thought. ~Meek said she'slisted as Beth's heir and needs be here to settle the estate. We'll behere a while.~**********Wednesday, June 4, 2031Waukesha, WIShamiqua unlocked and opened the door to the house that would always beGrandma's to her. She stepped in, knowing no one was.