As Mike slid in to replace Charles inside Susie, Charles now displacing Mike inside Justine, there was little doubt that the breeding would go far bey...nd couples, triads, or quads. Every last man in the tribe would impregnate every last woman, even if some were closer than others. This would be great practice for Haven, of course, where evidently, the laws were rather distinct, even alien. Then again, Haven was basically its own country now, just like Erie. Between the two, the former sounded. I haven’t had a chance to put it away.”“And you’re telling me your gun is secured every second of every day?”Em sat up straighter, returning Francine’s glare. “This is what I do. I’m required to carry a gun. I’m trained, familiar and cautious with firearms.” She took a breath, considering another way to explain herself. “If I was a contractor I’d have wrenches and hammers. If I were a doctor, I’d have a prescription pad. Just because I work with tools doesn’t mean they’re a threat.”Francine’s. Massage helps, as does a metal spoon.”“Pardon me? You mean like a kitchen spoon?”“Exactly, since it contains metal, its magnetic nature activates the soles of your feet, making them more receptive to grounding. Simple massage works, but the spoon speeds the process.”“I’m curious, when I wore my dog tags after I returned, I couldn’t handle them.”“That’s because they became a focal point for all the energy in your body. With no chance to drain, it’s drawn to the metal and causes them to overheat.. ” Do you want to call him?I couldn’t take it anymore, just thinking about it got me off. The only answer I got from Judy was yes, yes, yes, and she exploded all over me.We did not say much about it the next morning. About three that afternoon Judy said, “Do you think I should call Gill now?”“Do what you want.”“Give me his number!” She called him. The speaker was on so I could hear everything.“Hi Gil, This is Judy, what’s happening?”“Hi Judy, I didn’t think I would hear from you. I did think.