I thought Tom's remark about his sister was about the skimpy bathing suit she wore, when they went on family vacations. I had to come to a completely ...ifferent conclusion, after last night; but, on with the story, now.We made it to my home with plenty of light left. Tom first started sketching the lot, and then the house. Afterwards, he did some measuring, while I held the dumb part. You know which end that is, I'm sure. He was looking around at all the neighboring houses, and I think he was. I set my phone on the kitchen counter and started a playlist of some of my favorite music. I sang and rapped along as I prepped the veggies, doing my best to stay away from the avocados that he’d laid out for me on the counter. I suspected he had them counted, and I knew for a fact that he’d laugh if he knew I’d eaten one within hours of getting to his place. Still, it was tempting.Once the lasagna was in the oven, I danced in the kitchen, singing along to songs and thankful that all the. It was a tax auction, and what was owed wasn’t very much. So, I figured that if I didn’t get it, big deal. But if I did, I would about double my acreage. Once I finished with the government, I was able to get down to the fun stuff.I had eight months, minus the tax payments, of my disability and military retirement pay. So, I was flush, as far as cash went. I knew there was no way I could carry all the stuff I wanted to get back home. So, I made sure that everything was being shipped to Elk. )(So,) returned Fino's thoughts, (one of you survived, though how I am unsure.)(You should not be...) the other voice started. Fino could feel the other hesitate. (Lord Tetrarch sir. I had no idea any of the high government were still with us.)(I know that you are on the planet with us. I also know that any problems you might have suffered with Sam has cleared.) Fino replied.(If you know this sir, then you know I am therefore no longer a threat) The concerned thoughts returned.(I wish to.