."There was a long moment of silence before Becky asked, "Is David goingto get better?" I don't think he will," Mom answered her sadly. "But I've cal...ed someexperts to take care of him."I let out a gasp at that wondering what kind of experts Mom meant. Hadshe called some doctors to come take a look at me, maybe confirm whetheror not I really was a mutant? If so, maybe they could help me figureout these weird changes to my body...and tell me if I actually had somepowers besides glowing like a. In his closet, there hung a Girl Scout's sash. Obviously, hehad never been a Girl Scout, but it was just one more artifact meant toreinforce who he was now, and to provide a false history for his newidentity.Finally, James drifted to sleep.Weeks passed, and James became used to his new routine. He grew used towaking up and putting on his makeup, and going to school as a girl. Hegrew used to hanging out with Taylor, Lizzie, Sammie, and Cassidy. And hegrew used to staying later after school to. Worry enough to seriously consider preventing the Captain from ordering a bombardment when we finally reach this planet, and for the reasons I just mentioned.”The Second stared at his superior. “Then you will have to kill him. He will never agree. He is too greedy to ever consider another way. You might just as well kill him now and get it over with. At least the timing would be yours instead of waiting for his temper to drive him crazy and attack you.”“Crazier,” the First corrected with a. "What the fuck!" Cat sputtered to herself. "I lifted twice as much and everybody thinks that little twerp is something special?"For their final demonstration Cat and Mick had worked out a routine to do together. Cat stood under the rope attached to the ceiling, facing Mick. Mick ran to Cat and leaped at her. Cat caught Mick's foot in her hands and tossed him to within inches of the ceiling in the old Rocky and Bullwinkle ally-oop routine. He grabbed the rope and started doing one-arm swings,.