We just need to combine that with thepower of the Quecaw, and you'll be able to defeat Sorissa!" Wait. A dryad? Like, a tree person? And the Que-what ...ow? That's thesecond time you've mentioned it." It was Melissa's turn to lookconfused, the porridge spoon stopped halfway to her mouth."A cutting from her tree, actually, but yes. And I'm talking about thequecaw! The fabled weapon located at the heart of the Forest of Night -which draws the Breath out of whoever dares wield it. Half the reason. Immediately, Melanie was allcontrition and concern as she hugged me to her and kissed mepassionately."OK then, I'll be loyal to you then. But what if I grow up to wantchildren?" she asked nervously."What! You want children!" I gasped. "Do you like babies?"Melanie fell silent with uncertainty, then nodded apologetically."Yes. I may be gay, but I'd love to have a family and be a mother whenI'm older." But you'd have to sleep with a man for that." No I wouldn't. I could go to a sperm bank."Her. Eric Fairington III turned out to be the son of Senator Eric Fairington, Jr. of New Jersey. After recapturing all three again we discovered their secret. Senator Ron Hessman, Senator Eric Fairington, Jr., and his son Eric Fairington, III were all controlled by bone conduction devices just like the girls too.The two senators were key senior members of the US Senate, sitting on many of the prestigious committees that really ran the country, especially budget and defense. They were now at least. This was the chance I had been looking for… The minute my mom left, I snuck out the back door and taking in fresh air, started heading on my way to the party which was right down the street at Phil’s house. The minute I neared the house, I knew this was gonna be a GOOD party. Two HOT women were walking out of Phil’s house accompanied by Jamie, the biggest pimp in school. As soon as I entered, people started greeting me, Phil the most enthusiastically. “Hey man, I thought you weren’t.