The last time the US Geodesic Service had updated the map was in 2040. At that time, ‘sea level’ was 1.48 feet higher than the previous reading in... 2020 – at least Florida’s MEASL – or Mean Elevation Above Sea Level – dropped by that much. In 2060 a revised estimate was made, and Florida lost another 2 feet. Most of Dade (where Miami was) and Broward counties were now only two feet above the average sea level, and the water table was so close to the surface that the ground squished when it was. Carson wanted intelligence on how difficult a target that would be before committing himself to the plan that was taking shape in his head."This is just the kind of thing that Simon was always encouraging us to think about. Do the unexpected, hit them and hit them hard, that's what Simon would do." Carson found those thoughts comforting and reassuring — he wasn't comfortable in his role yet, but the notion that Simon might think of doing the same thing he was planning somehow gave his ideas. Can you... you know?" Go to the toilet? Yes. Have sex? Maybe, I'm just not sure how realistica man would find it," Adam replied.They spent the remainder of the evening planning how they would performthe switch. It was decided that Sunday night would be the best time to doit since Adam would not need to go out as Emma until he needed to go towork the following morning. Kevin would have to remain in the apartmentto guard the real Emma and keep her sedated. He would need to disguisehis voice, wear. God doesn't seem to like it when we get too comfortable.First thing that happened, Josie tells me that she's gotten a call from this guy, Preston Sutherland. He's an old friend, she says. He's this guy she used to date, back when she lived here full time.Preston Sutherland, yet! He sounded like maybe an actor on a daytime soap opera."He's a lawyer," Josie said. "He's a junior associate at Nordstrom and Victorsen, downtown." A lawyer?" Yes. We were... together back at U. Minn. -- as undergrads.".