He turned his head a bit and glanced at his roommate. Pete was doing something on hiscomputer and showed no sign of leaving. That meant if he wanted t... take care of himself hewould have to go looking for a deserted bathroom somewhere, which was always gross andawkward and best kept for last resorts. Turning back to his work, he sighed and tried very hardto focus.Work actually started flowing for a few minutes, and then, out of the corner of his eye, Noahsaw Mike walk into his room next door.. " But the sheriff and poor Daisy Cummings?" Fin shook her head still trying to regain composure." No, they're both sick but ok, inside the ship. "The major looked back at the creature and his blood froze." In the ship? God help them."The captain nodded in resignation, something else playing on her mind. "God help us all." She said smiling to her young assistant. "They've also invited us to see for ourselves."The shaft running out from the Cummings farm narrowed to about 3 foot across as it. They wanted to carry their own weight and not ‘sponge off the rich guy’ – me. I think they worried about my silence, but then I agreed. I said, “OK. Tonight, you guys pay, and thank you. I know you’re always grateful, but having you around is such a treat for me. You are some of my best friends, and I don’t want to stress you financially because of my expensive tastes, but tonight ... you got it.”They looked relieved. I wasn’t sure how they thought I’d react, but what I’d said wasn’t what they. Now please be a good guy and drive me back to my car."I do so and as she gets out, she hands me a business card and says "Here's my number if you want to see me again sometime? You can cop your feel then."I laugh and reply "You know, I'd love too but I think I'll have enough trouble explaining this cash withdrawal to my wife! "================A month later, I pull into the library’s parking lot. I get out, lock the door ad walk towards the library. A red F150 pulls into the parking lot and.