It was beautiful, the cold Fall air was clear and you could see forever! My wife said what is that light over there? It looked like a fire, like a cam... fire. She said thats at the lake , lets go see who it is. So we headed down that way, as we got close I could see there where four guys standing around a fire. I couldn't tell who they where yet. I parked and jumped out of the truck but I told my wife to stay put untill I knew who they where. The first three I didn't know but when the fourth. " "Very much ouch, from what I hear."The next days were busy, as they tied together multiple computers worldwide to make the models to determine what genes to change. Everyone complained, because it took computer time away from their own projects, and sometimes Leon wished they'd just make a magic computer, 1 to a desk. It didn't show proper Socialist spirit, but a lot of people were thinking it wouldn't be a bad idea, practically. Shared computing power was more economical, and showed. You must leave soon to meet him! Before you do, I insist that go to the pod that contains my gifts..." I know ... you said it was not urgent and that they would not be of any immediate help..." For the most part that is true. There is one gift that you will need." Which gift?" First, put on the trench-coat in the closet." Trench-coat?" I asked."Yeah. You'll see why soon." OK," I said out loud, getting dressed. "Should I bring anyone with me?" There is the danger that any mate you bring might be. Nerdly was propositioned by the best of them, but he never even came close to giving into the temptation.For Jake, the only thing that didn't change about the after-show festivities was his drinking. He still made a point of getting hammered every night after every show. It would start in the dressing room as soon as they left the stage. He would drink enough Gatorade to rehydrate himself from the hour and a half of performing under the hot lights and then he would crack open that first beer..