So be it- death is but an illusion. I concede- neither an illusion nor a believer be. ‘Hush little one- for those bad, bad men are many miles from ...ere’ The saintly woman cried. The corpse was rotted and its putrid smell inflamed the very last of our senses. Yet tears are not to be shed for what remains of this, the last remnants of our humanity- for the child has no conception of pain. (Not then and not now) For on bended knee their faith is never in doubt, never in question. No pain is. Caleb was considering all that had happened, and what he had learned this evening. He didn't know what the results would be from the further blurring of the lines between himself and Al, but he was sure there would be consequences. Everything has consequences; Caleb just hoped they wouldn't be fatal consequences.The new information about Al's crash, and what the expected attitude of the aliens would be, was disturbing. Caleb mentally snorted at himself in derision. 'Disturbing' was such an. As they relate to the college; and also to the business community."Tylea looked at Jan; thought about what she had said; considered for a moment realistically just what type of activity this older woman in the front seat was involved in this very evening; and finally drew a deep breath and began to smile."You said that you are married and live in Middlebury?" (Nod from Jan). "And you graduated from Middlebury College?" (Nod). "And you know Dee and her momma; and her momma used to work for you?". Copper seems to be the current favorite, but almost anything that can be resold will be a target. We tracked down one gang who were nicking tractors, back-hoes, and the like. Shipped them to Manitoba and Ontario to sell on the sly. No end to what they'll steal." I'm going to head east first, I think. My parents are living in Cape Cod during the spring and summer months. They use my condo in Florida during the cold weather." It's nice you're able to look after them, Rick. How are they?" Fine..