Only the men (and children foolhardy enough to chance a peek at the returned High One) walked eyes forward, though none, save the old man, dared meet ...ebecca’s gaze. He did so anxiously, visibly trembling and fearful at her presence. Rebecca felt more the imposter than ever: a 16-year-old, for God’s sake, a cowed and frightened little girl.The bearers stopped short of the verge and lowered the carrier carefully to the ground. What the fuck do I do now, Rebecca wondered. Instinct told her to. I let the door close and then locked it again."What a long day.", I sighed as I leaned on the wall so I wouldn't fall over while taking off my shoes. "Damn midnights. Good thing I only have to do them another couple of days."I work for a large courier company and I got unlucky enough to pull a midnight shunt run that week. But the next two weeks were holidays and then I started an afternoon run. That one I'd be on for a little while though.I slipped off my shoes and put them on the rack. Then. I could see several ships just like the 'clicks' flew flying out from the meteor and heading straight for us."Press that button on the right, when the panel opens take out the band and put it on your head so that the crystal is over your dominate eye QUICK!" RJ said with some excitement in her voice.I pressed the button and when the panel opened picked up the metal band. It was very light weight almost like tin foil, but it was stretchy like rubber. It fit comfortably and the crystal was. Mom shook her head and he went back to the paper.Betty had Alexander in her lap. She had a wistful look on her face. Her three kids rushed up to grab me, each calling out, "Daddy."Harry asked, "Did Mommy Two have her baby?" I saw Betty flinch."She's having it now," I told him.'Mommy Two' developed quickly and naturally. The kids were at our house quite a bit. They discovered what I had: Karen's heart was a boundless wellspring of love that was fully available to them.She was married to.