Older people, those who required constant treatment to survive, government paper pushers whose only talents included the formulation and enforcement o... regulations were the first to go.The entire supply infrastructure of Earth collapsed inward on itself. No food, no fuel and very quickly, no pets, as they became replacements for chicken.Remaining in the cities was untenable. The mounds of putrid bodies poisoned the air and the water. Those who recognized the signs of the impending crisis and. I know the grief Lin would give me if I tried running you off. Not to mention Martha. ‘Sides, not like she’s still in high school ... or even college. I’m David Piance. Come in, come in, don’t stand out there like a Jehovah’s Witness or Amway salesman.”I tugged at Nallen’s hand, he finally entered their apartment. He shook my father’s hand first, then just like Mern had with me he raised the back of my mother’s fingers gently to his lips, bowing very slightly.“Damn, Lin, baby, where’d you find. We found an ad that mom liked, "57 year old woman looking for supplement to husband. No games, condoms a must, no drama, I have a nice body you should too." I told mom she was too old, then mom said that she was too. I sent an email and waited hoping to get no reply so that I could finally bust one my mom. Then I got a response and was to meet her at the coffee shop. Her name was Linda and we had sent pictures so we knew who we were looking for. She looked alot like my mom, curly dark hair. Miller will do just fine," Patricia told her daughter reaching out cut off his protest by patting his hand. Realizing this was a family matter he choked back what he was going to say as she squeezed his hand in thanks. "You did very well, Charlene. You can go finish you homework now or does Mr. Miller need to talk to you about that?" No, Momma. I'm almost finished; although if he wants I can show it to him," she added coyly."Not now, dear," Patricia said shooing her daughter off. "I'd like to.