"Billy did step forward and shake hands with the three of them, though he'd already met my father some years ago."Talon has information which he belie...es is relevant to recent circumstances," I informed them after Billy rejoined our group."Is that so?" Javen asked."Yes, sir. Considering the nature of my information, I'd like to suggest we go someplace a little less public and a little more comfortable, as it will take a while to explain." Talon's manner was very respectful while not groveling. ‘Now for the important part, how did you like your meal?’ I laughed and said, ‘Most delectable, whatever else you put in the garlic olive oil was inspired. The shrimp was excellent. The pasta was definitely freshly made. I will be having the same thing again.’ He laughed then the manager assaulted him with a happy kiss. After seeing their rings I concluded they were husband and wife I was somewhat worried when I got a nearly identical kiss from her but he just rushed back to the stove and. "Jim chuckled. "Your conjecture that there are no coincidences inside a time loop seems more and more convincing."Isabelle laughed back. "And it's you who taught me years ago that appearances can be deceiving!"Jim looked over and saw Cindy deep in thought staring at several pictures mounted on the wall. They were taken in June of 2033, when a Federalis inquisition battalion finally found the bodies of Steve and Bert in the SUV ditched in the forest stream north of Harman. The pictures were. ”“Okay,” I said. “We’re not all like that.”“What if I told you that Abbie had been assaulted ... dying ... because you weren’t there?” he questioned. “And the police refused to do anything?”“Umh ... not fair.”“Life is not fair,” he said. “All men are not equal. Your truths you hold most sacred are lies. Philosophy sucks.”“How can you say that?”“Observation,” he said. “Your leaders practice the Do as I say rule but follow Not as I do. Even the parents of your young. Which reminds me ....