That is as long as they don't become predictable. Using the old airport twice, that's the start of a pattern, and if it happens again I would say they...re taking a big chance." Mark looked thoughtful, but Jake had more."We kind of got sidetracked from my point," he said. "I've also noticed an overall pattern, it seems to start on the East Coast and work its way west. Of course, CNN reports anytime a colony ship arrives in orbit, and one arrived a week ago. The last time the same ship was here,. " And the ladies? I'm sure that a hot car like this brings them in like moths to a porch light!" Actually, I don't have a lot of time for dating. Between being a gym teacher and a football coach, I don't get a chance to hit the clubs and bars to find anyone that interests me." Oh? So there's no one... special in your life then?" You do know you need a license to fish in this state, right?" he chuckled."Oh-my-god was it that obvious?" Debra said, hiding her face in her hands.He put his hand on. I mean, I think I knew that was the only explanation, but I didn't want to think about it." I'm not sure I want to, either," Melinda said. "That can't be safe! Doesn't the Darkness use those things?" Not really, at least not physically," Jason said. "Or it would have been able to strike at us through them. Remember how it took the Rite of Power to get it to move out of the node. I think it's still pretty much trapped there right now."Cassie looked up. "Jason, I saw it! I saw the Darkness. .. of the photographs; but they gave James a brief opportunity to whisper in his wife's ear,"When I saw the choker, I wondered how many in the congregation would realise the significance of it."She grinned at him, "as you probably guessed, Jenni knew. My mother guessed ... she said..." pausing for effect, "'it often runs in families'".His eyes widened, and she giggled, and nodded.At the reception, there were faces one or other of them didn't know, of course. One in particular James was pleased.