As the week passed, however, Kate seemed to grow an acceptance to the idea.Meanwhile, Dan pitched a perfect sulk. He had few words for Lenore, and was...generally sullen and uncommunicative around Sandy and Ben. Kate confided to Sandy that he'd threatened more than once to return to Texas and stop the search for a property.Kate wasn't sure, but they'd found one small property in a valley which seemed to fit her criteria. She carried on the search in the hope that there'd be another which fit her. I'm sure $95 will be plenty." She got her wallet out of her pocket, pulled the card out and gave it to her father. "I ordered some treats for Bozo off the Internet. Some Liver Biscotti. One of my friends says her dog goes crazy over it. Let me know when you get the bill and I'll pay you back." That's OK. I'll pay for anything up till today." Thank you, Daddy."She grabbed back on my arm and snuggled up to me as if everything was fine. I don't know. Maybe it was.I could see that John was taking. Just try me.'' she smiled sympathetically.Leeann pulled up the sleeves on her hooded top to reveal the hand shaped bruises around her wrists. ''Lee! What happened?'' Jessie asked shocked''I don't know. I woke up and they were there. And then...'' she paused and looked away from Jessie.''Then?'' Jessie raised an eyebrow.''Then after I tried to tell my mum, I was in my room and something touched my thigh, pinned me to the bed then lifted me off the bed and was... ...touching me...then...'' Leeann. All was well, but there was still something missing. Humanity was homesick for its home. Earth was the idea that unified humanity. It was also the reminder of what happens when humanity turns upon itself. Today's UG ruling council meeting addressed only one subject, reclaiming Earth for the UG."How can we introduce our technologies to the same people who almost destroyed us all so long ago? I maintain the inhabitants of Earth are still barbarians. Watch this." Stewart Lane stepped from the.