Checking that box made Chris smile just a little. The doctors went to work trying to repair the damage done to Sam. Chris went up to the waiting room....Sam woke up in her room a few hours later. Chris was seated on a small chair next to the bed. "Hi!" Sam said, clearing her throat. "Nice scar. I think it's an improvement." Sam laughed softly. "I wouldn't talk." Chris replied. "You don't look so good yourself." He laughed also. He took her hand. "Seriously, how do you feel?" "Like a truck ran. Ours will make more sense if only one tells it."George, you were elected leader six months ago. Here's a chance to lead." She chuckled.George now said, "Welcome to Port Lavaca. We call ourselves Lavacans now. We fish, farm, and refine gas for our boats and vehicles. Our story is simple. We were here before the Day and survived the virus. We have taken some people in over the years but it's tough to get through Houston. We're big enough that they don't bother us and we try not to bother them.. "Matt's eyes went wide. He stammered out, "But... but... why would theybring... bring me..." Gifts? Because tonight is your coming out party. Or rather, yourlittle willy's coming out. Since you were nice enough to finally showthem your funny little dick, they wanted to thank you with some clever -- and useful -- presents." She turned to her visitors. "Ladies?"Each of them held out the package that she had been carrying when shearrived. Matt went around the room, unhappily aware of how. "And what of me?" King Norgan stepped forward, his voice challenging. "What of my kingdom, and the crown that you have stolen from me?" Stolen? That is a harsh word, little brother. I stole nothing that you had not already lost, with your oppressions, your intrigues, your petty wenching." He laughed, but it was a bitter sound. "I am king now! And a far better king than you would ever have been, however long you had reigned. To my people in your army I say stay! To Nurm and his people I say go.