His normal logic had left him as a result of the events of the past few hours. If he had been thinking clearly, he would have surmised that something ...as going on that was beyond the Judge's need for him to protect his family.Mac walked into the house and saw Tess coming down the stairs with her yearbook. He noticed that she had on a different pair of shorts. These were bright yellow and clung to her lower half like a second skin. He almost gasped when his eyes dropped to her crotch and he. Nice to meet you. You have a very nice house." I said. "Come on in honey. Don't be shy. We don't bite. Any trouble finding the place?" said Mrs. Royal. "No!" I said. Mr. Royal closed the door behind his wife. He then lead us into there living room. "How's Diane? We heard she is do anytime now. I can't believe there having a baby. We thought they had given up. With Mr. Smallwood shooting blanks. Listen to me. Gossip Gossip. My husband calls me the gossip queen." said Mrs. Royal. I smiled. "Your. "Come on mom, let's talk about this."She followed him down the hallway and into an exam room."Look mom I'm going down to my office and grab my stethoscope and I'll be right back. Why don't you slip out of your clothes and put on a gown and I'll give you a thorough exam, then we'll see what happens." He handed her a yellow paper gown."Richard? Honey I can't ... I mean ... for Gods sake I'm your mother!"He looked at her confused. "What? Oh sure, I see. Well look mother I'm a doctor and a damned. “Fuck,” you breathe as you turn and run further down the road. Your eyes dart to the left. Before the bombs, this would have been a pleasant suburb. But five years after the mists had changed that. Massive trees and vines grew across the ground; into houses and into chimneys. You can hear the chitter of carnivorous monkeys above, but you can’t be fucked with them right now. The cat is after you again.You skid left toward a house; ignoring the front door blocked by a thick root and instead slam.