He could simply tell the truth of what had happened to him without fear of offending anyone, and perhaps this was a gift that only a cold and damp chu...rch basement could afford.It turned out that the leader of the group was the African-American woman who had come in with her white friend. She was built like a tank, but Charlie noticed how her hair was overly slick and shiny and falling all about her shoulders in black ringlets and rounded curlicues that added a prettiness to her that wouldn’t. Before the light hits you, I can already imagine you. Your light brown hair, almost light enough to be a very dirty blonde, just long enough to put in a short ponytail, yet a few strands hang down on the left side of your face. Your mysterious, deep, brown eyes so full of ancient wisdom. Your arms so sturdy that I’m sure they are strong, keeping the ones you love close and safe. Your jeans, loose and comfortable. You are the image I see when I close my eyes at night and you don’t even know it. It was also nice meeting you, Cate. Say hello to everyone else I didn't meet for me, will you," and she headed off, just as Alex observed someone in a hospital uniform hurrying toward them. Liv met them partway and they turned and headed back into the hospital."Wow, that was both fast and fascinating," Cate said. "She picked up on everything you said right off the bat." She's a surgeon. You've got to be a quick study to succeed at that. I think she'll be a wonderful addition to my mission." You. Or maybe youcould be doing your son instead, and imagine how much fun that would be.But i've been authorized to offer you a choice." What... what choice?" You can sign, of your own free will, some documents I have in mybriefcase. It gives my employers total control of your company, and theinventions you are making. You work for my bosses." Or...?" Or the little demonstration of my abilities will be repeated, only farworse." Okay, dam you. I'll sign."I went and got the briefcase, and got his.