Helly had put her arms around me in a supporting hug and voiced moreinformation. "He created a reality altering device, the university wrotemuch of h...s theories off as delusion, so Samantha dug into her familymoney and offered him this." "This?" I asked her, somewhat perplexed.Samantha piped up, "A life of luxury in exchange for not releasing hiswork to the public at large. Being a permanent resident at this and anyother tropical or adventurous resort in the world for as long as wewant." As. I waved for Davenport, indicating that he should join us. I motioned Mr. Jones to me and leaned down and spoke into his ear. He nodded and trotted over to the first copter and yelled at the pilot then did the same with the second. He jogged back towards us and both aircraft lifted and took off like they had a SAM on their tails.I glared down at Davenport and pointed at the two men on the front lawn."Who the hell are they and why the hell didn't someone tell me more than four people were. Labs, where I am now.When I arrived, two spiky haired guys in lab coats, who looked like punks masquerading as doctors, escorted me to a soundproof room with no windows, which they said would be my home for the next 2 weeks. There was a sleeping cot, some magazines and a toilet and basin in the corner, but no privacy. The walls were mirrored, but I was assured the observation booths would be virtually empty during the break. I tried to make small talk, but the punks barely spoke. They told. ' I doubt anyone will ever be able to duplicate that, including any stunt double on the planet. You raised the bar very high. Thank you."Crystal stood as I did, and punched my arm really hard. She said in a loud angry voice, "Jerk! I thought you promised me you wouldn't take deadly risks. You damn near killed yourself." She stomped out of the room with an angry look on her face. Claire followed her with a worried look. I saw Ellen slip out behind them. I figured I'd better give them a little.