The switch in turn activated a small, localized transmitter that sent out a high-powered signal that triggered two powerful shock and stun grenades as... well as a matching pair of smoke bombs.The explosions and sudden near black out conditions had the desired effect, throwing the two junior members of the trio off balance. Especially since they had begun to foolishly relax after thinking they had eliminated any possible opposition.It would’ve been nice to have gotten all three of them at once,. "What the hell is going on here?" Sam stood up and demanded ofthe voice, though he could see no sign of whomever it had come from orthe mass of colored light. Not surprising since the light now seemed tobe inside of him. Sam grimaced, looking around him and demanding toknow, "Why me?" But again, there was no answer. For a minute, Sam just stood there, looking around him andthinking that it was a good thing that Bison Park was empty. If therehad been anyone around, he didn't know how he would. He was gone twenty minutes. Smiling to myself, I thought it was a bit long for a simple goodbye, but then I suspected I’d have to get used to such moments between Jack and Pam.After Jack was gone, I headed into the house to catch up with Pam. It was almost supper time. I found her in the kitchen making us some simple sandwiches. It was a long day for both of us and a really easy meal was something we could both appreciate.As we ate, we chit-chatted about nothing important. I asked how her chore. I do have to say that it really hurt me. My parents deserved better than they got for a son.Back to my visitor. I went to the cubicle with the laminated window. It had a number of small holes drilled through it. You could talk and hear your visitor but you couldn't touch them in any way.I sat down and saw this beautiful young woman."Are you Joseph McVay?" she asked."Yeah, I'm Joe. Who are you?"Tears started down her cheeks. "I'm your daughter, Marci," she cried.I knew right then who it was..
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