" Liam reached for Gina's hand and laced his fingers with hers. "I'll give her the option, but I'm sure she'll want to come, too. Dad, don't worry abo...t it. Everything will be okay. I'll be there soon. I love you."Liam replaced the phone in its cradle and stared off into the darkness for a few moments. He slouched in the bed and pulled Gina into his arms. As he caressed her side, his tears flowed steadily. "That was Dad, Gina. He woke up and Mom had died in her sleep."Gina clung to Liam and. To celebrate our final semester in college we had a private party in her dorm room.We had the music up loud and jumped around with drinks in our hands. I had had three vodka shots already and I was starting to feel tipsy. I grabbed hold of Rachel when we sat down on the sofa and I said a bit tipsy, "I love you Rachel. You're my best friend. But I haven't told you a secret about me.."Rachel put her left index finger to my lips and looked into my eyes, "Shel, I know. It's OK." she said. She stood. So, it was decided that anyone who sits on this council has to give up their old name and adopt a new one, which reflects their abilities and personality. That is why I go by Nova.”I nodded to myself, that made sense in a weird sort of way, I suppose. Although the fact that some of these members were so old that they had forgotten their names really hit home the fact these guys were living, breathing parts of history.But there were most pertinent questions to ask rather than having them recount. ” I paused, he might have had other ideas but I moved downwind. It takes a lot to gag a Chaosian ... but the leathers proved equal to the task... “And the haymow for the night,” I said. “You wouldn’t happen to have a wench about. It’s been a powerful long time and I have a full load.”“Happen I do ... she’s yours for the night ... four pinches,” rather pleased with himself, he grinned at me.I was reluctant ... but ashes hauling is ashes hauling and I professed a powerful need.You see ... the.