2402 Pandora: When mom and dad told us that they were having another baby, I thought I would scream. Daddy, why do you need another one? Aren't we enough, Hunter, River and me? Or is it just the babies that you like... ? I turned and walked to my room, feeling like I had just been pushed that much farther down the family totem pole. Nobody ever asked us if we wanted more babies.

Ell: Well surprise,surprise! He , being Rudy , accepted my offer. When I read the words it nearly knocked me off my three inch heels! I could hear my husband's words in my head-he would be a fool not to . Now I would have time to--to what? Didn't matter I could always find something that needed doing. I was relieved and happy. Shrink here I come!

When all the papers were signed and everything was legal. I took Rudy and showed him the books . We would talk about the clients another time. I wanted him to get a sense of how I ran the business first. It seemed to be a comfortable situation for us. Business was going to be fun again, maybe.

Sheri: I had let Brian know that we were on our way back and he said he would be waiting. Those were wonderful words, I'll be waiting. When we got there He had a huge drink ready for Row, Brandy for me warmed just right and the tub was full. I decided to take the tub first and left them to talk. I knew she needed to. The candles were lit on the tub and in the chandler above it. Dumped my clothes in the hamper and stepped into the water and pushed play and the music began. I slipped all the way under and up again . Then lay soaking . It was then that I let myself begin to grieve. When I was finally done
Rowena took her turn. I prayed she wouldn't fall asleep and drown in our tub. ( I'd check now and then )

Rudy: I got a written offer to become Ell's business partner. I thought long and hard about it, with Char gone, my desire to write had nearly left me as well. I hadn't exactly been moving along before she died. I accepted Ell's offer, it was something to do; and as a partnership, we'd both have spare time to spend with family, and since most of my family was in the business anyways, it only made sense.

Ell: I finally knew, in part because of Rudy's help, what was happening with all of my clients and friends. I had offered Rudy the job again, in writing. I didn't think he would take it but I had nothing to lose. I had thought a lot about my marriage since the concert. The conclusion I came to was that I should try to put more of myself into it. I talked it over with Evan, my husband, and was surprised that he was happy with things the way they were! The question is, was I? I Guessed that I used to be. I decided not to worry about it , and be glad, that he didn't notice how long or when I was missing. Enjoy it I told myself. I decided to offer Rudy a partnership, split right down the middle.

Maybe I'd try a shrink!

When I woke up I was in a hospital room, and Eagle was there with me, holding our new little boy, I was too weak to do anything but smile at him, and then I faded back into sleep. I was very happy to be able to leave the hospital with both Eagle and River; who was born at 1 am on August 7th 2399. Hennesy and daddy had taken good care of Panda and Hunter while we were gone. Now it was time to recover from another loss in the family, well more like two losses. Homer and Breeze, add that to my mother's death earlier this year, and however many others that died and we didn't know about yet. It was rough, but we would get through it--we still had each other, and the kids.

Ell : the baby was beautiful and a boy. Mari was doing good and the hospital was finally responding to her needs. They would take care of her and I , I had a call to make.

Once outside the hospital I called Rudy.

Rudy: What's wrong? Is everyone ok over there? But she's not due for another month! What about Eagle? And Who's watching Pandora and Hunter?

Ell : I told him everything I knew so far , that Hennesy was with the children , no news on Eagle except he was out of surgery . Breeze had died and Kari was with Mari and PoEm. Asked how things were going and if he could come , I was sure his family would be glad to see him. And Thanks for all your help Rudy .

Kari: I went to see what was happening with Marijuana...oh god, now I thought to myself... It was too soon for this! I kicked some people off of one of those chaise lounge things, and helped Ell move Mari up onto it. Po came back with a bunch of stuff, I asked what else we'd need, and went to get it.

I scavanged everything I needed on the way back to Marijuana. I pulled some bedding off one of the beds and put it under her. I gave her some of the ice chips and prayed someone who knew something would come soon. Ell was just getting herself together. appoligizing for her nutty behavor. She had worked as a nurse at some time in the past. A very short time , she stressed, but she had delivered babies before.

Po': Ell was still laughing guess she couldn't stop. IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? She yelled ! She was histarical. I ran for help but it didn't seem to be important that she was having the baby on the floor . I tried to think of what to do. I ran out side and called Aiden - Help and I told him everything -about marijuana then I told him to forget it . he wasn't old enough for me to be telling these things to. Your smart what should I do!
Aiden: Po' hot water, and warm water, and clean towels and blankets..and Ice for Mari. Hope you can handle blood!
Po: Blood! Thanks , gota go.

Ell : Did you say you were in labor? I practically yelled it? I saw her friend Po' lean over and hiss at Mari- don't fuck with me! It's not funny Marijuana! - I almost laughed. Then I did laugh and couldn't stop!

Mari: Listen, it isn't funny! Po' werent' you listening when I told you my water broke... about 4 hours ago! Heard anything about Socrates or Homer? I screamed.. another contraction. I need drugs... I need the damn drugs... A DOCTOR WOULD BE NICE!

Rowena: The military came in and took over and we could go home. Sheri and I met at the briefing and went home from there. I t was dark and I wondered aloud why it had taken them so long to get there. Sheridan didn't say anything. I started to tell her how sorry I was for her loss, but she stopped me with a shake of her head. I want to help her but she wasn't ready for that yet. We drove in silence the rest of the way . We dragged our selves out of the car and I said that I would just get Christina and go .
Sheri: Row, I don't want you to just go, would you stay for awhile, unless you would be uncomfortable . Row agreed to stay for an hour or so-she needed a stiff drink! Then they would catch a cab. I just said , we'll see.

Po': I wasn't feeling anything. Over load I figured . I tried to help with whatever comfort I could give. Kari , I liked her and I just hope that what came out of my mouth was soothing . I couldn't imagine actually losing Hennesy this way , so I was clue less about how truly awful she must be feeling . I prayed that Eagle would be alright because it had been hard enough on Marijuana losing her mother and she wasn't over that yet. I sat and prayed a lot between trips to get food -drinks , that sometimes just sat. I would be so glad to see Hennesy's face, just to touch it.

Rudy: I went down to the site with my cell-phone and my notebook. I wanted to help, I convinced them to let me in, and found Ell, she would need help. She let me know which areas she had covered already, and I went to work. There were so many people here, so many families to call. Names, numbers, messages. Some of these people were not going to survive, I called thier families first, and let them talk. It was like a war-zone from the 20th century. I helped move people to different areas, depending on their condition, and I spent the next 3 days or so there, helping people get in touch with families.

Ell: I got a hold of my service and filled them in. Called my secretary and sent the messages etc. of the people I'd talked to . She would handle that . Then I got into one of those tel a port things and headed for the hospital. With fear in my heart I walked up to Mari and asked if she had seen him yet. .. and how he was. Then like a stupid fool , I started crying!

Mari: Ell..are you ok? I cringed, and grunted with yet another contraction, there wasn't any room for anyone, and at this rate I was going to have this child on the waiting room floor. Ell, calm down, please, I'm in labor, and they won't let me see him, and they don't have anywhere to put me...and then another contraction. This one put me on the floor, and I was in tears right along with Ell.

Ell: I made a really stupid mistake . I went to the concert. I was thinking about taking on yet one more client. He wanted me to see him perform and then make up my mind . All the other garbage isn't important right now. I find myself laying on a cot, under a tent. It hurts to move and I feel like I've been run over, maybe I have. The nurse, I think she is a nurse, doesn't know anything I ask about. I find my bag tucked in beside me in the cot. Of course the first thing I do is call the hospital, probably make more sense to call my husband to tell him I'm not dead! I need to find out as much as I can so ..

I have squeezed out every bit of information I can from my contacts and Am ready to get to work. It's my job control . I sign the papers she grudgingly hands me and I out of here.

I walk around the beds -I am not comfortable about this but it has to be done. I have to know. I put a smile on my face and continue . There are too many people I know here. I take notes , jot messages and phone numbers -people's names- and promise that I will do my best to get a hold of them. As I go along I think that there couldn't have been this many people there. There just couldn't have!

2399 August 6 Marijuana: Po', my water just broke... I was having contractions! It couldn't be possible, not without Eagle! I made my way to the desk, and told the nurse, that I was in labor, and If they didn't let me see Eagle before I gave birth to this one, I'd well, I wouldn't be pleasant.

Mercedes McGuire: It was just another concert, not too big a deal that it would be on tv, I'd done it before. Security was high, fans were pumped. At least most of them were fans; something was wrong, and the machine gun fire was it. Whoever was responsible, I'll never know, but I watched my family, friends shot, my husband killed, and I woke up in the hospital, they told me I'd been shot, and I told them to fuck themselves, I wasn't gonna die, they should do something for someone who really needed it. The hospital sedated me, and had me put in restraints in case I tried to leave. It was worse than my worst nightmare, much worse.

2118 Deaths: Killed by Gill: Phoenix McKay Mercer Catalina Kelly Phillip Damen Hardy Garret and Richard

Jim, Through all of our ups and downs I have never really doubted your love for me--Well , maybe when we were very young.
None of the millions of love songs written through out all of time could express the depth of my love for you.
" Forever " is the most wonderful song you have ever written.
Jim, as long as I have you and my music I have everything I need to make my life complete.
If I should lose either one of you I only hope that I would be able to find the strength to go on with my life.
I am now and always shall be "in" love with you. You make everyday fresh and new and comfortable for me. I only hope that you have truly been happy with me.(I know you have)

Bye Skye Blue King Dugan

Hadass and David Prescott missing! Last seen at a lake in Eden. They were joking around and David dragged Hadass into the water soaking the two of them. Hadass came out of the water, kicked off her sandals and reaed back to overtake her brother before he could get away. They were playing a game of tag.
On shore , Hadass and Davids' neice Bridget Mercer and two male friends were building a sand castle, which they hoped to use on the cover of Bridget's and Hadasses magazine-- Nine one one was called

2369 fall College over , Aurora had gone home to the ranch. She had made herself wait until summer was over before venturing up to the cabin,her special place. Just to smell the air , renewed her spirit. If she was able to capture just a tiny bit of the majesty in her pictures,she would feel rich beyond measure. Grandpa Rain passed over that June 17,2369. IT was difficult saying goodbye to him, hard for everyone. Rain had run away after his wife, Grandma Snow,died,leaving everyone behind including his 1/2 brother Thunder. Years later when Rain finally returned it was to discover that Thunder had died . Rain never recovered from the guilt he felt about not having spent that time with his brother.

2370 Aurora and Gail(divorced from Defan(?) , bought a house. Breeze and Eagel built a darkroom for them. Gail and Peyote' were having an affair , it ended when Peyote' wouldn't or couldn't fully commit. He wanted to return to Montana and the Paper.
Someone broke into the house spreading excrement through out. The man was someone Aurora dated only once. She rebuffed him and this was his way of repaying her. She, Aurora, was dating several men at the time and Steve Garin was one of them. Gail began seeing Dylan again.
The man made threats, sent nasty gifts and he finally went after Steve , burning his house down to the ground. Then the house Gail and Aurora's was assaulted once again while the frightened 3 some hid within. They were saved .

2399-2401 Denzel Jr.: I had accepted Breeze, mom loved him, he made her happy; it was good to see her with a smile on her face, rather than the faked smile I had seen so often with Dad. Dad had been clueless; I had been angry with her and Breeze at the beginning, but I realized that I had been watching mom sink into an abyss. I guess dad wasn't aware that she needed him, of course I don't assume to know everything that went on in my parents lives, but I did know that mom wasn't herself. She wasn't one to fake happiness for others, and I suppose the turn around had been when she started seeing Breeze. Nine years ago dad died, alone. He had been unable to get over mom, and he was bitter. Mom felt badly about hurting him, and at his funeral, I could see the pain in her eyes.
Now, things were worse than ever before. Breeze was killed during a concert. Aunt Mercedes was in the hospital, as was Eagle. Mom would never be the same. She had Breeze's grandchildren, and Eagle, and me, but I hadn't had any kids yet. Basically, mom had a void, that I wasn't sure could ever be filled. I began to see her fake smile again, and it killed me inside. Eagle and I didn't know if we should go see her, since we both had the luck to look exactly like our fathers, who now were both dead.

Kicking Horses and The Triggers, played for Penny's meet my friends-do. I put it that way because it turned out to be more than just her parents meeting Tony and Steve. It was one of the biggest rodeo-barbecue-shindigs the ranch had ever had. Rhett Miller was even there. The bands showed up a day ahead of time, no problem. Claudia's minor crush on guitar member Jamie Asher turned into love , for her. Jamie discovering that the stray kitten he had become attached to was actually Claudia, realized that was the reason her eyes and movements has held him fixed on her over the last few days. His phobia had caused nightmares and his worst nightmare had been realized. He ran to escape it. He continued with the Band on tour, his Ceritan phobia spreading to include all cats. When he walked down the street or performed he could tell the cats from the humans. The cats had her face, for him at least. He could not escape it. She watched him through their eyes and she knew everything about him. Everything he did or thought, she knew. It terrified him. After a month of this his mind wrapped its self around another idea . If she was always here for him then he had always to be with her, in her mind. If she could look out of all those eyes, then certainly he could look in at her. He started his plan of attack : Faze 1 was ignore all cats. Pretend they didn't exist. It was hard at first, then in the second week he started noticing changes in their behavior. After that he was right back where he started. Stage 2 Change in strategy, he would ignore and try to forget them altogether. It was amazing what his mind could do, totally amazing. Stage 3 Took over one day when he noticed this beautiful woman. Her hair was the lightest of browns and it matched the color of her eyes. The eyes were open like those of a deer. Lips were full. Eyes you could trust and he locked his eyes with hers.

I can't remember which kids you said were born at the same time, and in trying to fix things to make sense, I screwed it all up I think. check your notes on Po and Mari's kids (not Hunter, he didnt' exist originally)

Me: They seem to be fine. I was going to ask you about changing some of them. They don't seem logical. Considering other events.
I don't think Eagle and Mari would have waited that long between children
Don't think Po' and Hennesy would have waited another 4 yrs after getting married to have at child . Two years, I can see but not four, then two and the next one ,

we should talk before we switch things

OH , do you know this Sophia person? under the date for her joining the family I have Aiden in ( ) Not sure what that is supposed to mean???

where Mari talks about not being able to get a hold of anyone ; you have mom there you might want to change it to dad. didn't know if you'd appreciate my changing it. (she is already dead, you reminded me )

I need to check to see if Latham already died

***Russell is Ceriton?*** and if not, then how is claudia a kitten? and if so, then how come Dionne didn't get pregnant the first time he kissed her?.... I'm confused!!! oh, and are you sure you have the right Claude? HELP!!!!

2404 December 20 Sophia joined the Cash family

2400 July 23 Po'Em Cash wed Hennesy Carter

2402 January Po'Em preg.

2404 October 12 Remington Carter born to Hennesy and Po'Em

2403 September 16 Dionne' McGuire King and Russell Chandler wed.

2404 October 28 Twins -Claudia and Penelope Chandler born to Dionne and Russ

2402 June 18 Chablis born to Marijuana and Eagle Monroe

2402 June 7 Marilyn Carter born to Hennesy and Po'Em

2398 June 18 Brian Doyle King wed Sheridan Pierce mead

2398 October 3 Elijah King born to Sheridan King and Brian Doyle (Brien's bio.child)

2389 April 28 Roxanne Bradford Cash born to Latham and Anita Cash

2400 August 15 Allison King born to Sheridan and Brian Doyle King

2396 September. 9 Hunter Monroe to Marijuana and Eagle Monroe

2394 July 19 Pandora Monroe born to Eagle and Marijuana Monroe

2394 May 15 Aiden Mitchell Cash born to Sarah and Henry Cash

2397 April 8 Christina DeLuciano born to Rowena and Arimonti' DeLuciano

2399 August 7 River Monroe born to Eagle and Marijuana Monroe

2410 April 3 Alisa stared at the paper in disbelief. The headlines read, Landmark Bar destroyed in bombing. The story went on to say that the man responsible was the brother of Otis who had been shot dead by police while trying to abduct his girlfriend. The girlfriend being the target for revenge in the bombing lived above the bar. The same source of the information being a detective March. Detective March was also quoted as saying that an arrest was eminent. Alisa picked up the phone and called Justine.
Justine talked briefly with Alisa and then Frankie letting them know she was fine.
Actually she was scared to death and had no place to live, again. The police wanted to put her in jail to keep her safe. Denzel Jr. said she wasn't going . They had done nothing to protect her even though she'd received a death threat. The police were a day late! Now his place was in ruins and it was just by luck that they were alive!
She had felt safe,laying next to him on the sofa just a few short hours ago. Safe enough to fall asleep. Denzel Jr. was right about her drinking, she had to cut back. If she hadn't been so out of it maybe the bar could have been saved. Her reactions had been so slow and her brain so dulled that she would surely be dead now if not for Denzel. She could lose her job if she wasn't careful her reputation needed to be guarded. Maybe they would adjust their PR and shade her reputation just slightly. Sooner or later someone would recognize her and this story would become bigger news.
Where would she live now and what would Denz do? She need not have worried about Denzel Jr., he always landed on his feet.

2410 June Justine had managed to cut down the amount of alcohol she consumed to 3 drinks a day, sometimes less. It was a miracle that Denzel and Justine were still alive. She had been there last night, when there were at least a dozen people attending a party Justine was giving.(Alisa speaking)

2312 October 20 Born Ariana Monroe--Wed. Chandler Harper March 14, 2346

2310 October 12 Born Breeze Monroe died August. 6 2399 Gunned down during televised concert.
Others who died were Socrates Hunter-survived by his wife Chrissy(they were wed. June 2398) and a child born march 19,2399

Also killed: Kit Dean and Duncan, Evangeline and husband Ben, Clay, Kendall, Anna and David Walker, Brooks dad, Peggy and Joy and Austin among others too many to list. Among those in hospital: Homer Hunter, Latham and Anita Cash, Eagle Monroe, Mercedes,

2428 middle of May

Rowena: Her thoughts turned to the man, Arimonti' DeLuciano was while alive. Rowena yearned for that man. She found it so hard to fall in love with any man and just when she had begun to let go of Ari, here he was asking her to share eternity with him. Vexed with herself, she shook the idea away. Things would not be as before,how could they?

She heard his voice calling to her and prepared to go. It was two months since he had first appeared to her. During that time she had taken the opportunity to update and revise all plans and records. Her affairs in order, letters written and courage collected, she went to join her husband.

She found him in his coffin and like the true actress she was she played the part and after driving the stake through his heart, she leapt onto the newly sharpened opposite side of the same stake. Her aim was exact for she dare not take any chance of she, herself, being a vampire. The ceritans were all healthy with very little damage done to them. If they hadn't been she would have had to use plan B and expose all of them to sunlight. I love you was all she could say to Ari , as her weight buried the stake deeper still into his body.

2398-2399 Addison, now Senator Mead, was appalled with the direction his mother's life had taken. He completely disapproved of the man she had chosen to love. What kind of career did he have. Everything about the man was questionable. He was a womanizer. How could she have trusted him enough to marry him? Addison was sure that after the first year, if not sooner, Brian would be, pardon the expression, screwing around. Addison had openly voiced his doubts. Sheridan informed him that if Brian were any other man Addison's doubts might be valid but, in this case they were not. She loved Addison but, if he continued to speak this way about her husband in their own home, Addison would not be welcome there. Addison remained skeptical.

2399 August 6 Hennesey: Pandora woke up as soon as Marijuana walked out the door with Po'. She was asking for her mom, I told her that mommy went to go see daddy. Panda replied with daddy's working....mommy was watching on tv, what happened? I didn't know what to tell her... I don't know hon, do you want to watch a movie? NO Henney, I want MOMMY! Her screaming woke Hunter, who then also came out screaming, for Mari and Eagle. This was going to be hard. It would be worse if their daddy didn't come home safely with their mom. I let them stay up- playing and what not, until they both fell asleep again.

2399 August 6 Kari: I was standing off-stage, when Breeze was shot, they wouldn't let me go to him, he lay there, bleeding; shots were going off all over the place, and Breeze was lying on the stage, bleeding to death. I heard screaming, and bullets, and more screaming, all I wanted was Breeze.

Security gathered together thier equipment and rushed to get to those onstage, and pull them to safety. It was too late, Breeze was dead. I collapsed, and held him, all the way to the hospital I stayed with what was left of my love. I looked for Eagle, Mercedes, I looked for Chardonnay, but she had been killed in March this year.

Sheri: I was dead tired and the sun was just starting to rise . We still weren't done. Hospitals were full and they had set up make shift ones , all over the place. I found myself operating under conditions I hadn't seen in a long time. I felt my mother's presence within me and kept going. would this ever end?

Rowena : While on the move we, Sheri and I, called the powers that be to see where they could use us the most. No sense going where we weren't needed.
They need us on site ,at the concert venue. I knew that I would be able to handle this MASH type work environment, I was not sure about Sheri. I don't know where she learned it but I was sure she had done this before. We were going to be separated soon, I knew. Doctors were in short supply around here. I gave her a hug, she had been a good friend to me. I knew other women just couldn't handle friendships like ours, and I thanked her. She hugged me back and whispered thank you. There wasn't any more time and I wasn't sure I wanted to know what she was thanking Me for. The Rest is just a blur of bodies. I kept working trying not to look at the faces. I knew, that there were friends and family here and sometimes I wanted to scream, like Sheri had earlier. Shots could still be heard ringing through the air. I Prayed that I would live through this and see my baby again.

2399 August 6 Brian: I was comfortable and ready to watch the concert of a lifetime. The kids were in bed, Row had come over with Christina; also in bed, and we were ready. Then in the middle of the show, first Breeze, and then everyone was being shot down as we watched, Sheri screamed; we had just watched her parents killed. We checked on the kids, and I kissed my wife, and my best friend, for what may have been the last time, they left to go help, doctors would be needed.

2399 August 6 Sheridan: Children in bed recorder ready and drinks in hand . We sat down to watch the Mega show, Brian ,Rowena and I. About half way through is when it started. It was horrible! People were being shot ,there was blood everywhere and Breeze Monroe had been the first . He was performing when it started. They were shooting everyone , everywhere. I thought, that we knew every person there. THEN I saw my parents being shot! I could not wrap my mind around it , couldn't grasp the scope of what was happening in front of me ! I heard someone scream quite close to me , it might have been me. I wanted to go to my parents I couldn't just sit here! The cameras still seemed to be running, capturing the whole of this event and all I seemed to be able to do was sob while my husband held me in his arms .

Rowena seeded to get herself together much sooner than I. She was saying that doctors would be needed and she and I could help that way. I looked at her and then at Brian and nodded . Brian would have to stay with the children. We all went into check on them.
I kissed my husband with the knowledge that I might never see him again, and went to get my bag . I hope that while I was gone He kissed Row too. Then we left.

Aside from being mom to Panda and Hunter, being pregnant, and trying not to be like the other wives; who were constantly calling about their husbands for one reason or another;I spent much time keeping our private lives private. In January of 2399, I called Ell for a reason other than being pregnant. My tires had been slashed, which I hadn't thought to be too bad, considering what had happened to others; Eagle had been poisoned just a year ago while we were on the Whale. The next day though, I came home with Pandora and Hunter, and found my clothes slashed up. I called Ell, and this time I told her it was an emergency, someone had been in the house, I would be at my dads with Panda and Hunter I called the cops, not much help if you asked me, and when Eagle got there, we decided that we needed a better security system, for the new house.

It was August later that year and there was a huge concert, it was being televised, our new security system could not protect him there, or any of the other performers for that matter (Pandora and Hunter had gone to bed early). I watched in horror as gun-fire sprayed the stage, I was paging Ell, but she had so many people calling her I didn't expect a swift response. I couldn't get ahold of dad, or much of anyone for that matter, they were all there, working! Breeze was dead, Eagle I didn't know for sure, I didn't know anything for sure, I just wanted to leave to go there, make sure everyone was ok. I called Po'Em, she'd be right over. Hennesy would stay with the kids, and she would help me find Eagle. Kari called while we were driving around aimlessly. She was a mess, but she told us which hospital to go to. It was sooo crowded, I looked for Kari, Ell, anyone who knew something... I finally got through to the main desk, and asked where Eagle was... The nurse directed me to the waiting room, he was in surgery. Everyone was in the waiting room, some spattered with blood still. I was informed that Eagle was out of surgery, but Socrates was still in critical condition.

Char: We talked . I suggested that she forget about the stress of building a house and for now make adjustments around the property they already owned.
We would go shopping another day and next time she talked to him she could try it out on Eagle. I didn't see a problem. I kissed my daughter, arranged for them to come for dinner on Tuesday and left to catchup with Rudy.

2397-2400 During this time Po'Em felt she was in crisis. She decided she needed to live the normal life. She sold the Whale to Hennesy and left it .

2400 July 23, The minister said : I pronounce you , Hennesy Carter and you Po'Em Cash, husband and wife. What God has joined together let no man turn asunder. They kissed , fireworks soared and the world did not come to an end.

2402 Marilyn Carter was born to Po'Em and Hennesy Carter

2404 October 12 Their second child, Remington arrived.

Po'Em finally had her dream , The Whale in the water. She had all her friends everyone she could think of She invited . Her casino , restraunt ,hotel. It was a Blow up success! She only booked 6months ahead, in case her plans changed. She was in Heaven. Her mom and dad had both helped her so much , that she didn't know how to thank them.
Now, she lived here and she could be with Hennesy whenever and wherever they wanted and Duncan. Whom ever she wanted. She was her own woman.
By the end of the first year the Whale was in the black and Hennesy was her man, he said so. She took the Whale into a new direction by hiring girls. They were treated with respect and were very well paid and were not expected to do anything they they felt was perverse. They learned not to even try to play Po'Em.
She enjoyed Hennesy , he was funny, loved sex with her and he wasn't afraid to share with her. She never crossed the line he drew in their relationship.
Then one day in 2396, Hennesy left the Whale and her and went away . Po'Em never knew why and never asked -him. Duncan was still with her for the first 6 months , then feeling that po' would never be with or marry any one man, he found someone of his own. Po managed to handle that . It was almost 6 Months that she started looking for someone else . A steady man of her own. She went to Marijuana for help and was rewarded with Matthew. They had been together 2 weeks, when Hennesy came back into her life.

Eagle: I told Mari that we would have to start planning for a house design it ourselves or find one somewhere. We had to start NOW.

Marijuana: Honey, we have plenty of space here...
Eagle: no I told her we don't . we need a play wing and bed rooms. Fenced in pool area . Play area . A bigger Kitchen ! Children need room honey, lots of it. Where they can't be watched by all their neithbors all the time taking and selling their pictures. Holy heaven , and I kissed her hugged her and then asked if she had made a doctor's appointment.

Mari: A play wing? THIER pictures? Why not just a bigger fence? Eagle was getting ready for an army of them, not just one.
Sweetheart, I'm pretty sure we won't need all of that just yet. I don't think I'll be having 20 kids at one time, just one; maybe 2. And yes I did make an appointment.

Eagle : She in essence told me that I was getting way ahead of myself. But I was excited and wanted everything for even one child. I might try to coax her into more , later.

Marijuana: Eagle had been right about some things. We would need a higher fence, toys, all the baby stuff. As I shopped, I realized a new home may be exactly what we needed. I called mom for advice. Mom, exactly how much of this baby stuff do I need? Or should I just go along with Eagle, and work on designing a new house?
Char: Baby , I asked my daughter. your having a baby? Well why don't I come over and we'll talk?

Eagle : I called as soon as I heard. As I waited I wondered what it could be. And thought the worse!

Mari: Hi sweety, umm, I've got some news, are you sitting down? I'm pregnant, you're going to be a dad. I didn't know exactly how he would react to this; say something honey...

Eagle:Sitting down? no . . Mari, I don't think I heard you ? A dad, me? How?
really, I am going to be a father. I'll be right there

Ell: A what? I asked as he grabbed his things . He was telling me that everyone would understand, I doubted it they had atleast 4 more songs to go. I started cussing at him! He just smiled, kissed my cheek and left.
I reminded myself that this was my job.

Ell : A call had come in . A look at my pager and I knew it was Marijuana. She wasn't one to call all the time like some wives so I answered as soon as I could,
I told her I would have him call her as soon as he stepped of the stage. Then I asked if it was an emergency. In that case I wasn't sure what to do. She said it wasn't and we said good bye.

Ell: Thank you! I was so glad that was over . The reception and The concert were the next things to get through. Why was I still doing this?

Eagle: It was over. We had done it . We were married . I wasn't sure it was real and I thought if it wasn't I would never be able to go through this again. I prayed that this was real. When we were alone and before the picture taking began I kissed her. I wanted to be sure she knew how much I loved her.

Marijuana: It was a dream come true, and he kissed me, and then we were swamped, pictures, cake, dancing..It was perfect, but, I just wanted to be alone with my husband.

Marijuana: It didn't happen, he didn't leave me there crying. Of all the things I had prepared for, should have prepared for--I would never let him go...ever.

Seemed to me that the next year and a half went by too quickly, I was hiding out in the bathroom with the pregnancy test, not one, like 10 of them, and they all said the same thing. I was pregnant. Eagle was on tour, I wasn't supposed to meet up with him until two weeks from now. I called Ell, she would be able to tell me where to find him tonight.

Breeze : I watched my son and daughter to be say their vows to each other and felt like crying. He had finally trusted his heart to one woman and thank God, she didn't stamp on it. I felt exausted and overwhelmed.

Po: Everyone seemed to be holding their breaths. I even turned around to see if someone was there.
They looked so happy as they came back up the aisle. I was crying and couldn't believe .

Marijuana: My nervousness had gotten the better of me, and I hoped he couldn't see me fidgeting with the flowers...He was tense too, and when he took that deep breath, I was sure that it was over... He was backing out, I had lost all faith in my ability to get angry...I looked up at him, and waited.

Eagle: I watched them come down the aisle. Then It was Marijuana's Turn . I remembered that I forgot to ask Denzel what she looked like, Then she was coming down the aisle with her dad. I watched her come. Then we were standing there looking at eachother. She was the most beautiful thing , woman I had ever seen, and she was here to marry me. I could feel my jaw tighten as I clenched my teeth. I thought through all the conversations we had . I thought about the things that had been said only minutes ago . Then I heard the the words : if anyone - and I took a deep breath. no one said anything. I let out my breath and felt relief. I looked at Mari and then at who ever it was that was performing the ceremony, and he -she went on.

Mari: He's going to back out. I just know it. I couldn't help it, I wanted to cry. Once again, they wouldn't let me. You've only got 15 minutes left they said... Everything will be fine, now let's get your hair fixed up again.

Rudy: Come on now honey, time to go get married. She looked on the verge of tears, I wasn't going to ask, just dry her eyes, hold her hand, and take her down the aisle.

Marijuana: We walked down the aisle, and I saw Eagle, standing there. I convinced myself that if he said no, I'd simply kill him. that was all, He loved me; I loved him, end of story.

Breeze : Kari, honey , I'm going in to talk to him . When I'm done would you go in and see that He has everything on right? See you in a bit. I went in hoping that it was just jitters and that he was really alright.
He was indeed worried and I did what I could To calm him. I could see the marret in everything he said ,the truth of it. But I said to him nothing is ever a sure thing . We talked about his mom and Kari and the fact that nothing in life is sure. I hoped that he would be alright. There was only about 15 minutes left, and I left him to Kari.

Kari: Alright hon, let's see, I fixed his tie, helped him straighten himself out. Everything ok? Denzel (jr) came in and we made sure that we had everything that was needed. I smiled, gave both Denz and Eagle hugs, and let them finish getting ready.

Eagle : How is she Denzel? I'll be ok , you have the rings, right? Ok , Thanks for being my best man Denzel , I appreciate it. You better go , We better go, right?

Denzel (Jr): Breeze, I think you need to talk to Eagle, he's umm, thinking about his divorce already...I mean, he's having some serious... I took him aside from mom (Kari), He's wondering how long she'll stay with him, and it doesn't look good. I told him he should talk to you.
Then I went to see how things were going on the other end...turned out that all she was really worried about was him saying "I won't." I told her what Eagle had sent me to say, and got out of dodge.

Po : Mom , Daddy , hi , You look Ssooooooooo good together. Marijuana is going nuts and driving me there. I had to leave her with her mom, and I did have to dress, what do you think? I have decided that I'm going to have a huge wedding if,that is I am so foolish as to do that. I kissed mom and dad and waited for an answer.
Sarah: Po, honey, you're beautiful. You'll need someone to get married to first
Henry : Po'Em, I .. You really are something else, you know that. I love you, we love you and as your mother said , you look beautiful. Maybe you should see if things are going well with that talk they must have finished . I kissed her and sent her on her way. Sarah, I love you and you look stunning, my darling. And I kissed her.

Eagle: Denzel (jr) I feel really foolish in this . Do I look as foolish as I feel or am I going nuts? Can you help me with this stupid Tie thing.
Denzel: Eagle, she gave you a way out of this whole souped up wedding thing in October...remember? Now get your chin up. Hope she knows how to do this... if not, you're done for in the formal party circuit.
Eagle : Do you think I'm nuts Denz? I love her, I know that I do but how long will she want to stay with me? Am I-We making a mistake? I didn't want to do it in Oct. too soon then.
Denzel: Eagle, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe you should be having this conversation with your dad...I'll go get him.
Eagle : Thanks Denzel, maybe I should . By the way you still have the rings don't you? I 'll be alright . Denzel , would you check on Marijuana for me , tell her I'll see her soon. Will you please? Thanks.
Denz: Of course I still have the rings! I'll see how she's doing, and I'll send your dad in, got a clue where he'd be? Nevermind, I'll find him.

2392 June Marijuana: Only one thing could ruin everything, and that would be if Eagle were to stand there, and say no, he wouldn't instead of 'I do'. I was pacing, and I couldn't seem to relax. It wouldn't hurt just to go see him now, and I knew it would help me calm down. Mom and Po wouldn't let me. It's bad luck, and I might ruin the dress. So much fussing over my hair, makeup, dress, shoes even. I sat on the bed, and held my head in my hands. Po had been right, we should have eloped.

Po':Cool your jets, I'm going to get dressed . Mind your mom and stay here. Now you two can have that mother daughter talk . Bye !

Char:She left! Marijuana you don't really need a mother daughter talk, do you ? Just Treat the man good . Umm I'm no good at this and I love you . I hope your father checks in with us soon .

Rudy: Girls, I thought you were supposed to be talking? Marijuana, you're going to ruin your makeup, pick your head up. Char, you don't have a clue what to say to her do you?

Char: Rudy ! Thank God you're here . You no that I don't , but you always now , could you talk to her ? Do you want me to go? I will if you want me to. I'm talking to much , aren't I .

Rowena : Christina , what is taking you so long? You know I have to get going. My daughter seemed always to be doing some important project, that she simple could not talk about! Ha! She was tracking down old friends ( I use the term loosely). They were people who's work she was interested in . I wondered which it was this time. I raised my voice, telling her that Jada wasn't likely to loose her hair in the next day or two days or so . Christina came into the room laughing. Really mom. You are something else ! Besides she is old news. Lets go, I know you are in a hurry, I just don't know why you have to go now. We'll talk later,come NOW Christina!

I love my mom . She doesn't think that I know she is up to something . I don't know what it is , but it can't be good. I think it's dangerous and she thinks I am mysterious.

2417 (Aiden cont'd) At a loss for what to do. I called up Columbia University, and made a deal with them. I would bring in these kids, pay to build thier housing and tuition costs, and whatever else they needed to accomodate us. I would have a small staff to care for the kids, and two or three teachers. I would also teach one class per semester for 3 years, or more if I wanted. Once all was taken care of, I had found about 50 more students, and brought all of the kids to Columbia University. There was room there for 500 more kids, but I hadn't found them yet. Mom came once a month, and took them all to meet other artists, not like at museums or anything like that. She would take the kids to see where they worked, and the kids loved it. They were able to ask questions, and actually learn something that way. Not like reading a book, everything they wanted to know about, they just asked the artist him/herself. I spent all my time with these kids, they were great. I never expected to see Christina at the door, but there she was one day, and I was so stupid, I didn't even invite her in, I just stood there, my mouth hanging open, unable to find words. One of the kids brought her inside, giving me a strange look in the process. Kara showed Christina around the place. What my problem was I don't know, but I may have found one of my teachers...that was, if I could talk her into it.

2416: Aiden-- Maybe I should give up arms altogether? Or maybe I should teach the regular people how to do it... I didn't understand why; when so many people knew about what I could do to protect them, no one else had taken the initiative to out do me. Or why people were still being murdered, some of them anyway, I figure if you can afford it, you should get it, and that there should be competition, so that the little people could afford them also. hmmm, I don't know, I could go teach at Columbia, they had been after me since I was 7 years old to teach for them, and I could still work on my own things.

Yea, I was a billionaire. whoopty friggin do. I gave away about half of the money I made..the Money, not the credits, those I needed for traveling. There were organizations all over the immediate universe that I had helped out. My name was in buildings all over the place. I was not only the greatest force in security and defense weapons, I was a philanthropist as well. I was in France, why not visit one of those places, see how the kids were doing. I had donated a large sum of money, (for me it was large) to a school which took in orphaned kids which showed great intelligence. When I arrived, however; I noticed that nothing there had changed. I walked in, and talked with some of the kids there, that I had met before. They confirmed my suspicians about the place. There had not been any new additions in teaching staff, supplies, books, not even new students, since I had donated last. I went to the owner, administrator, and demanded answers. I saw that things had definately changed for the staff, if not the students. I was informed that it was not any of my business what they had done with my money. I informed them, that they would be out of business shortly. I bought thier building, which they still rented. I told the kids that they needn't go anywhere, and kicked out the fucks who thought they knew everything. I needed more staff though. I also needed to update this place. It took about 3 years, and I searched for teachers.

2416 Aiden: Mom, I have to go, I love you. Love you dad, I'll call you tonight from Paris. Yea, I gotta meet these smucky bank people and help 'em out. It'll be fine mom, don't worry. I had business to take care of, I was wearing my good jeans, and a t-shirt. I hopped into the transport, and off I went, clean, debugged, and my particles re-arranged. I hated it, all it took was for someone to hit the wrong button, and a person could vanish... forever. I'd need to find a way to fix that, but for now, I'd just have to be very careful. What I really had to do in France, was to make it virtually impossible for someone to be assassinated. Of course, if I told anyone who it was...I would be killed. It didn't matter if I said I had done it for someone, so long as no one ever knew who it was. Instead of meeting the guy in person, I had a seamstress get his measurements, I would never come into direct contact with him. He had wanted to meet me in person, but I had refused. What I got instead of measurements, was a life-size non-descript model of him. Ok, I could work with this. What needed to be done was that a special micro-fiber network would be created, which could then be worn as a lining on whatever he chose to wear. his head, well that would become tricky, but if he wanted to live, he'd do it my way. I made up anothe network of the same fiber, and had it fitted into an ultra-thin transparent mask/ face/head shield. He would need to wear it at all times. This "suit" was designed to detect poisons, shield bullets, and here was the best part, if a Ceriton were to try ripping his heart out, they would receive a shock that would paralyze them for a day. The rest I informed them; would be common sense. I collected my 15 million dollars American immediately following the test. Yes, this guy thought I would fuck him over.
Then I went to the bank, and found the reason they had been robbed so many times. The idiots had a transfer station inside the building, the building was also home to a few apartments, and the rest of it seemingly forgot that the transfer station was there. I calmly told the owner after looking around for about 10 minutes, that it would cost him upwards of about 7 million credits for me to fix it. I guess the owner decided that I was wrong, and made a remark about my age, my clothing, the price, and the very small amount of time I had taken to come up with this number. I calmly told him, I'm sure you don't know this, but you've just been robbed again. Still think I'm wrong? I returned to my hotel. This whole gig bothered me. I wanted to do something different with my life. I guess I'd have to figure that out later.

2410 Christmas- Ari had been dead a year now. Rowena and her daughter had done their grieving and were starting to move on,becoming closer. Christina would be 14 in April, and Rowena, 48 this Jan. 3, 2341; just days away. Rowena had leaned on Brian and her parents so heavily when it first happened. Slowly she and Christina began to climb out of the sorrow. The police caught the person responsible, which made moving on easier. Row sold the house they had bought here and they moved back to France. The Winery,had to be run. They had decided to spend this Christmas alone together. Christina was rapidly turning into a lovely young woman, though Row felt, beyond her years.

2412 April 8 Christina was 15 and considered herself an adult. Her birthday party would be wonderful, she hoped. Her family had always been health conscious. The only vice she had was the wine they had with meals , if you could call that a vice. She was done with schooling. Her parents had been excellent teachers. Her degrees and awards were numerous and as a linguist she was superb. She had the experience to go with her degrees but lacked a true passion for any one thing. She did however keep looking for that passion. She wanted to know things and stayed current. She did love poetry -not all of it-, and music . The listening and the playing of it. Her music teachers urged her to pick one instrument and put her heart into it. She couldn't . The feel, complexities of each fascinated her . Her teacher was dismayed. Like her mother she wanted to find that one occupation that would allow her to use all her knowledge. She hadn't found it YET.
She followed the development of others -a few. If she knew them her interest increased. She knew Aiden Cash. Had gone to school with him for a time. He , was interesting to her. His books had focus , a narrow focus , but focus all the same. His obsession was armaments, defensive systems and the like.
He stayed current, vigilant. Always searching for any obscure bit of information that might make the difference between success or failure. She guessed he didn't have many friends, couldn't , wouldn't / it would endanger them. Aiden Cash was a dangerous and powerful man,she considered him to be a man, to know. She loved his heart and humor. That was what she found in his poetry. He didn't write it any more. She missed it, good thing she had bought half a dozed of them. They were out of print now.
Her mind switched gears and her mom . She was worried about her . She had become absent minded , sluggish. Christina felt her mom should have a man in her life. Row saw the look on her daughter's face and knew what she was thinking and said to her- Sweetheart if I find someone I love, I will get married again, laughter crept into my voice if Brian were to ask me. Christina playfully tossed a cork she had been holding, at my head. I took Christina in my arms don't worry about me sweetie, I said I am fine. Good, she said, than we can talk about my birthday party!

Breeze: I stood when I saw Denzel coming toward us. I was glad to see him . We shook hands, I wasn't sure if he was ready for anymore than that from me.
I watched as He hugged and kissed his mother. I so loved to see her happy, like this. I knew it would be a long night and I was happy about it, all of it.
Eagle and Marijuana, if necessary;could go inside and and make their decisions there. Cake samples had been made up and were waiting in the kitchen, announcements, thank you notes, invitations were waiting in my den. Ell was here and all was well in my world.

Denzel Jr.: So this is the engagement party? Hey, Eagle... Marijuana, congratulations. Seen my mom? I want to let her know I'm here.

Eagle: Hey, Denz! I got up and gave him a hug. Hadn't seen him in quite a long time. How are you ? We can talk later your -a - mom it at the other end of the table. They'll be glad to see you, later.

Eagle: The torches were lit, the tables set with good china and table cloths. A wooden floor had been put down to hold the tables and make eating outside more comfortable . The children had their own tables, set the same way. Lights lit up Kari's beautiful flowers in different areas of the garden . It was wonderful. I hoped that Our wedding would be just as lovely as this.

Mari: Eagle, it'll be perfect. If you doubt me, we could even do it now if you wanted to. I looked into his eyes, and waited for him to say something.

Eagle: I didn't know how she knew what I was thinking . I don't doubt you and I want us to wait. I want us to have time afterward and we wouldn't now. I want us to enjoy the whole thing, beginning to end. I also want us to be sure that we have given ourselves the time we need to be sure that we are ready for marriage. I can wait for you Mari, I can. and I kissed her . Everyone applauded.

Ell: I saw Rudy sitting a little apart form the group and went over to commiserate with about the difficulties of agents . So, how is the planning going . Career that is, not wedding. Smoother than mine I hope . Is Char going to take that part of rich woman turned street person? Then I waited.

Rudy: Well, not sure. I'm trying to figure out what I want to do. Char fired, me so I don't know what she's doing work-wise...

Ell: Fired you, is there something wrong with her, she couldn't be in better hands! Unless, of course they were mine. Would you like to work with me? I could actually use some GOOD help. What do you say?

Rudy: Sorry Ell, it's been a long time coming this has, and I think once I get used to it, I'll remember what it was that I wanted to do so badly before!

Ell : Ok Rudy I'll take no for the answer. By the way. I think you used to write, that might not be what you want to do . I used to like it very much. I did what I will never be able to do again. I kissed him, quickly on the lips and left. Oh, it was just a light easy kiss, nothing dramatic . Nothing that would upset Char or Rudy or my husband. I didn't think, that was the problem , I hadn't thought, I had just done it. What was wrong with me?

Kari: I felt Breeze kiss my hair, and looked at him. He loved this kind of thing, when family and friends for dinner ended up being a huge bash. I thought back to when we got married, it was wonderful. There couldn't be anything better than being with the people you love, and aside from my own son and ex-husband, I was.

Breeze: I bent down to her ear so that she could hear me and asked if Denzel JR would be coming for dinner, or would he stay away tonight? I told her it would be nice to see him if he did. I hadn't wanted to push myself on him, but he knew he was always welcome here. Then I kissed her lips , they just seemed to be waiting for mine some how.

Breeze : This was turning into more than just dinner for family and a few friends. Then again that was what I liked about doing these things. I tightened my arm around Kari and kissed her hair. I was a very happy man. I called to my son, how about a little music around here ? One of the kids came running with a guitar and soon we were all singing. I look at Kari , I hoped that she did not regret marrying me.

Mari: Ummm, don't think so. Oh, Sarah's here... You seriously have everything here that we need to make ALL of the big decisions? I'll be ready with a dress picked out in about 20 minutes...

Eagle : you bet your britches I-we do.

Marijuana--I grabbed a glass of something alcoholic, and went to look at the dresses... it was going to be a long night.

Po;Em: You know this could turn into a real swinging party . Can daddy come? Marijuana: Sure, why not, looks like the rest of the world is here already.

Eagle: Ok, Mari here it is. . We rent a cruise ship for a couple of days we get Married on board with the background of waterfalls and ice and snow covered mountains. We can do the concert on board and everyone will be able to see the concert but, we won't have to deal with crowds traffic of many of the other things that have happened at other Celebs weddings. There will be all kinds of room for everyone we want to come and no one will be late and you can't run away.

Mari: What do you mean Ican't run away? More like you can't! That sounds perfect honey; absolutely perfect. I took a deep breath, thankful that he had come up with something both wonderful and practical. I just had one more question about to ask... but it didn't matter anymore, everything would be perfect.

Eagle: Tell me Mari, did you find just the right dress? Oh, Ell is here I asked her to just incase we actually made some choices. You don't mind do you, she feels like family and we need her for this to be a success.

Mari: I picked out 10...but now I can take another look, and so long as Ell doesn't try and tell me what dress to wear It's fine. I'm gonna go take another look at these dresses, and make a decision.

eagle: You my dear are really funny. Ell will have to arrange for the concert , therefore the ship, band lighting etc . So we can all talk after dinner. Is there anyone else you would like to invite to dinner for this discussion ? We should be able to make all major choices tonight, right?

2391 Oct. Eagle: Honey please relax. We will meet at dads and while everyone else is swimming we'll talk about it . Ok?
Mari: ok. I took a deep breath, and mom, Po and myself headed over to Breeze's. Mom and Po were discussing wedding planners...Who was the best, who wasn't worth our time, etc..I leaned back, closed my eyes, and tried to relax, it wouldn't help anything to be stressed about it, and besides it was only October, and I'd seen weddings planned on TV in a week...The store had given me holographic images of myself wearing the dresses I had chosen, so I could think about which ones I really wanted. I thought maybe I'd ask Kari and Sarah what they thought...

Hey Po' did you talk to your mom yet? Please tell me you did...

Po': ofcourse I did you just have to swing around and get her . Car troubles.

2391 Oct. Po'Em: Marijuana, did I hear you say sixty? That was a mistake, wasn't it? Please tell me that it was!

Mari: well maybe it's only 10....
po: please , we'll all be dead ! Tell her Char !
Mari: I hate all of these dresses, mom. What's back there?
Char : lets check it out . they can't be any worse than these can they?
Po: That remains to be seen . Besides this is only the third store and There is always tomorrow , right?

Mari: so we went back and looked, it seemed that these people hadn't realized who I was, and who I was getting married to. I took a deep breath, and started to give a tongue lashing to the salesgirl...I'M NOT HERE TO SAVE MONEY!!!! mom and po stopped me. I found all 10 of the dresses I had told Eagle I would pick out, and collapsed on the floor.

Char: Marijuana. I think you should choose just 3 and then pick from them. I know it's hard but honey please try . You can't possibly like all of these well enough to wear them.
Mari: MOM, it all depends on where the wedding is going to be...and since we haven't decided yet, I can't possibly bring it down to 3
Po'Em : I'm getting a headache. If I ever get married I am going to elope!
Po : Hennesy thinks you should go on one of those shows where your friends and a weding planner get together and do the whole thing and you never find out until your at your wedding. What do you think, trust us?
Char: NO NO

Mari: What mom said, and I'd rather go on the one where you get to choose from the 3 wedding planners, and you don't know who's the real one.

Char: No , Get a real one a good one, or do what your father and I did. Get married on halloween and don't worry about it! Can we go to Breezes now Your Dad should be there by now.

2391 Oct. Marijuana: Eagle, I'm going with Po and mom to look at wedding dresses, and give me a call when you get this. I love you -bye!
Po'Em, let's go, we need to stop at like 60 different places, but we have to go to Lillith's first because I had to make an appointment, like 3 weeks ahead and they don't let you in if you're late...Why aren't you walking with me, why are you still sitting! We have to go...we only have two hours to get there, it's 4 blocks away, come on!
Mom, you too, we're going to be late!

po' : Relax, it won't take long . I have a car.

Char : Yes honey po is right we'll be there in Plennty of time . If we leave now. Relax


Eagle : just got your call , You don't need me for this . Am I suposed to see it? call me!

Mari: No, Eagle, you're not supposed to see it, just I guess I'm just stressed. Where are we going to have the wedding? inside, outside? city, country? I love you, I'll just pick out about 10...and then everything will be fine.

Marijuana: Eagle, something's wrong with Po, I can't figure it out though. I wish she would talk to me.

Maybe you should go after her. I probably should have left. My mistake.

Mari: It's alright, I'll be back in a little bit..I kissed him, I love you. I left and went after Po'. Po'Em! What's wrong? Stop, sit, calm down, I squeezed her, what's going on Po'? You're not gonna be much help to me if you don't plan on being around....which is what I think I just heard. So tell me: What's up?

Po': Mariuana , I found that I couldn't say anything, just cry . I sobbed so hard I thought I would fall apart, while Mari held me. I just couldn't speak at all.

Mari: Po', it's alright. I didn't know quite what to say to her, but it had become obvious that it was more than one thing which had her upset. Po' you're my best friend, you always will be my best friend. Oh hon, please... How am I gonna get married if my maid of honor is out of commission? I don't know if Im saying the right thing or what Po', I just hate to see you so
sad.

po': I'm sorry Marijuana , I don't want to make you feel bad . I just , I just don't know. I feel like I'll be losing you and that things will never be the same. I know they won't. It's not that I don't want you to be happy, because I do! I just have so many things just hanging over me, nothing seems to be working out right. I think I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I feel so alone, so alone.

Mari: Po' things probably won't be exactly the same, but we'll still be friends. Everything will be fine, you'll see. Someday you'll be the one getting married, but you don't want that yet! You need to get that boat in the water, and things won't seem so bad anymore. You also need to pull yourself together, I need you to help me find a dress, before next June... I'll make you a deal, we will get together at least once every two months...if humanly possible, and if not, then double that the following two months...or something like that. what do you think?

Po': That sounds great I said, pulling myself together. I think you should check on Eagle. He probable feels abandon. I'll be fine, really, better go. Love ya.

Mari: I'm going to call you this weekend, set up a day for window shopping, oh yea, I'll have something for you too.

po : What are you going to have for me? What will we be window shopping for? Do you think it's to early to look for a wedding dress? We can talk about it latter . Call me. Bye

Po'Em :

Mom , I said as tried to pull myself together, what did you find out ? Will it float ? Mom said we would have to talk about at dinner of after . She had a privet showing and was running late . Dinner wouldn't be until 10 tonight or Dad and I could go ahead with out her . Love you we said and hung up. I would call Dad and let him know I'd be eating out. I needed Duncan or Hennesy really bad right now . I wanted someone to hold me.

Po': Hopefully within a year or two. Not longer than that. I have to give Mom a call about 3 she'll have the low down then. I can hardly wait. I think mom and dad will be less stressed when I leave. Look , it's been fun , show and tell and stuff. But I have to get out of here. I hugged Marijuana tightly whispered that I 'd see her around , blew a kiss at Eagle and quickly left. I could feel myself getting the shakes , sort of.

po' : so give me the tour, and Then I'll let you see my plans for the Whale.
mari : Living Room--notice the sofa, and the pillows...
Kitchen--check out the cabinets, all used china
Bathroom--shower, bathtub, linen closet
Bedroom--checkout this fabric...I love it!

And this ends the tour, thank you for choosing Hunter Tours, have a nice day.
What do you think?

Po'Em : I think that you have done wonders with it. It looks super, considering what you had to work with, I am amazed, after all, I did see it before you moved in . Just let me say it was horrid. I did offer to let you stay with me. I have a big room at home and you know it. Mom and Dad wouldn't have minded.
Eagle: Do your parents know about Mari and I ?
Po' : Well, I haven't told them. Not enough time has passed . She has forgiven me because I'm her daughter. You were just..ah.
Eagle : the word is friend Po'Em.
I've apologized , Po' pouted. I wouldn't have done it if she . No, if I, hadn't needed to leave so badly. I have to have it Eagle , Marijuana knows . Or at least I always thought you did Marijuana.
Eagle : This is a lot more information than I needed to know Po'Em.

Mari: I do know that Po.

Po': well here are the plans , You finally get to see them. What do you think?
Mari: Wow Po' it's gonna be beautiful! How much longer til it's done?

Mari- Hi Po, yes it's safe now, I'm sorry, Eagle didn't tell me you would be coming. I know, youre downstairs, come on up.
Po-Are you sure your ready to see me , I don't want to intrude.
Mari- Yes, I'm sure. get up here

Sarah Cash--

Dammit, what the hell is wrong now? What do you mean it won't be done on time? You're being paid an enormous amount, it's ridiculous really. Everything is supplied for you, except workers, and you have the nerve to tell me that you won't get that done on time!!! NO it's not an option, that project has to be done this week, I don't care how hard you have to work, you were given plenty of money to cover the expenses and if you handled it wrong that's your problem. Get it done this week, if you have to stay awake for 5 days straight getting it done, that's what I expect you to do. No, I'm not joking. Get it done, or get off this planet, you won't find any work here; trust me.
I'll have to let Po know what's going on, but it can wait til later.

Po'Em : I want my Whale to be done. Mom has been such a help, I thought she would think it a foolish , she didn't . I think though ,that she thinks of it more as a art project, a giant sized one. Things are always slowing down for one reason or another . I will be hysterically happy when it is done and I can start decorating . Maybe mom will want to help.
Well I've had lunch , by myself!written in my note book and I am going up again. No I'm going to call , I don't want to see any bare body parts. Maybe I'll just, NO , ah yes that 's the number. Come on Marijuana , answer.

Eagle: She is right about that , but still it doesn't feel right. Mari don't you think Po'Em is a little touchy this morning? Ok did you say June ? Ok , if you want June You got it. Next year, June. It's a date. I kissed the middle of her chest and headed for the shower. Over my shoulder I asked if she wanted to join me.

Mari: Yea, of course I do. not sure what her problem could be, maybe she thought I'd be expecting her!

Mari:

Po' can you come back in like 3/4 hours? We need some time to wake up before the day kicks us in the butt.

Po' : Damn Marijuana , everytime we get together you throw me a curve .Hi Eagle. What's shaking?

Eagle: Hello, Po why are you so early ? I thought it was to be 10 this morning.

Po: Eagle it's 11 O'clock for crying out loud . I had a flat tire and everything . I'll go and be back in 1 hour! Not that I haven't seen everything there is to see of both of you for cripes sake. Then I slammed out of the door.

Mari: Wait, you knew she was coming?

2391 Marijuana: Eagle, let's do it in June, what do you think? It'll give both Us and Ell enough time to get ready... There was a knock on the door, and I looked over at Eagle wondering who it could be so early in the morning. I'll get it, I slid into my robe, tied it shut, and went to see who was there. Po! don't you have a phone? Well, I had to see the place, and you didn't wait for me last night, so here I am. Uhhh, come on in I guess then. I told her to have a seat, I'd be back in a minute or so. I wanted to climb back into bed and sleep, but Po was sitting on the couch, it was time to get up anyways I supposed. Eagle, Po is here; just a warning. What shall we do about breakfast?

Aiden: So I wrote a few poems, and now I want to write real books. I told dad that I wanted to write a book that would make history more interesting. He didn't get how I was going to do it, but wished me luck. I sat down at my computer, and started talking. My room by the way is bug-proof, there's no way anyone anywhere could figure out what I was saying from that room. I started at the beginning, well of American History that is. What better place to start? Not like the schools here spent a whole lot of time teaching about other worlds. I would call it the History of War and Security Series. I could care less about the cause of war, that's always the same. Strategy and Technology are the deciding factors in any war. When it comes down to it. I spent a week in my room 'writing' it. I talk, the computer writes. Then the computer reads, and I edit. I took the final copy down to Dad, and said here's Volume 1. We had it published, followed by about 10 more in as many weeks; and suddenly, I was being referred to as an expert by people who didn't even have a clue. It seems that no one knew as much about war as I did. Soon I would show them I also knew all there was to know about defense weapons and security, the weaknesses and strengths of every imaginable security system in existance. I also had already designed the only impenetrable security system in existance. Most didn't realize that a security system was not just the mechanical aspects of protecting your home, it was the art of being able to escape, trapping the intruder inside, and unable to access any control panels. Mom kept taking messages from people on the news, the government I wanted nothing to do with, but colleges wanted me to teach classes, and all kinds of things were going on. I went on one News Program, and people thought it was a joke that I not even out of school, could have been the one holding the key to the future. I refused to talk about my own security developments, but quick to show them that I knew what I was talking about. The war that was in progress on Mars, I said, would be a failed attempt at revolution. The leaders did not know how to lead, and the followers didn't know how to fight. The government there was almost definately looking down at them and laughing. I heard the other guest begin to object to my statement, and I stopped him...I asked him if he had read an obscure book which was in circulation on Mars..his answer was no. I told him that this was the strategy of their revolution, and pulling the book out and setting it on the table, began to quote the book, I watched him pick it up, and in astonishment too. I also let them know how it was inevitable that the space station would be taken over, both in the past, and that it would happen again in the future.

Aiden Mitchell Cash born May 15, 2394 Christina DeLuciano born April 8 2397

Rudy and Chardonnay were wed on Oct. 31, 2371 ( year may be wrong , day is right)

Jesus Perez wed. Skye Taylor Mark
one child daughter: Lyric Marie Perez
Lyric Marie Perez wed Madison Franches ( we later must have changed it to Steel) daughter Kenyon born

Skye Taylor Mark-Perez then wed Steven Hunter daughter : Willow born.
So Lyric and Willow are half sisters

2344 August 23 Dawn Brown born to Odette Marshall and Dewayne Brown

2308 Graham Hardy Lomax

2332 Bryan King wed Lois Fields

Tomas' and Lily child Colin Alexander Vincent

Terrice and Maxwell child Savannah Cash

April and Terrance child Sarah Marten

Anna and David child Joyce (Walker)

Brooke July 12

Peggy Lane and Jack Montgomery

2116 March 1 born :Phil Jr. Died age 80 June 14, 2196

2147 January 3 born :Dante died age 25 December 20,2171

2202 June 8 born : Joshua Phillip Hardy died age 68 July 6,2270

2242 July 4 born : Grace Hardy died age 86 March 3 2328

2262 August 11 Born : Blake Hardy Lomax

2308 November 12 born: Graham Hardy Lomax

2086 November 11 Brien Reed wed Paula Black

2086 November Austen Pierce wed Joy Boyd

2360 June 18 Chelsea Chandler wed Neil Paul Hanson

2360 Bridget Duncan wed Jared Pierce

2167 Latoya King wed Chad Cassidy

2171 June 13 Stella wed Dylan

2160 July 10 Chantel Ryan wed James Angelo Delfine

2079 November 10 America Kelly wed Frank Senatra

2177 November 10 Felicia wed Blake Dugan

2050 Nivember 18 Sybel Chang wed Phil Chang

2356 January 15 Tatum Stevens wed Faulkner King

Toby and Annette Sher and Victor - daughter Loren Malone

Jon and Betty Delfini

Gabriella Walker ? Lamont Pierce

2391 Eagle : Ell, come on in. I want to talk to you about taking some time off. No! Absolutely not you have had enough time off . A whole month! You need to finish that love songs collection you started. We will have to get it out before the news of your engagement spreads any more than it has. Ell , did you hear the phone? Ell: NO! Don't try to evade the topic Eagle, I am serious. Eagle: I need the time after our wedding for a honeymoon. I knew she would blow her top . Listen, it won't be right away, maybe next year. Come on Ell how many favors do I ask of you ? Ell: you mean this month Eagle? About twenty!Eagle, if you will do a press conference and one appearance -Where are you going on your honeymoon? Eagle : Mari wants to go to Alaska, isn't that great? Ell: Alaska , what is in Alaska, nothing is the answer. Come on Eagle , work with me here. It has to be.
I'll do a concert on board a cruise ship or something , but it will be Alaska Ell!
Alright , Brat! I don't know why I represent you ! Because Ell, you love me, come on admit it . What would you do without ME. Ell : I could try to think of a few things. Just mix me a drink -not fruit juice- Do you happen to have a month picked out? Eagle : ofcourse not we didn't talk about that yet!
Ell , Sure , that would be too easy , wouldn't. Eagle came over to Ell, handed her the cold glass, and kissed her lightly. Thanks he said , do we have anymore business, if not I sure would like to get over to Mari . Ell downed her drink and headed for the door, Eagle right behind her.

Christina blushed with pleasure at the pleased note in Aiden's voice, when she phoned him. That was a few months ago now and she couldn't remember why she made that call. The vases full of wonderful flowers she remembered.

Aiden's Book I Poems- Dirty socks and picking locks. Second book Poems : Planes, food and Security systems.

Christina had loved his poems and wanted him to sign her book. It was rather worn, so she bought a new one. Aiden, recognizing her, wrote something personal in it for her at the book signing.

2391 Marijuana

I got in the door, and tried calling Peyote again. Peyote? It's Marijuana. Still in shock? Yes, I'm serious, can you come on the weekend of July 4th for the picnic? Well how about just because I want to see my uncle? Thank you. I'll pass along more specifics when I get them...I love you too.


I flung myself on the bed, I missed Eagle. Maybe I'll call over there, don't want to show up in the middle of something like an all night meeting with his manager about contracts and stuff. Not home. I fell back on the bed, and slipped into sleep. Not long after that, I woke to hear the door open, and Eagle "Mari, where are you?" Hey, I'm over here. I thought you were still out of town. I had been laying half naked on the bed, but sat up, and threw on my robe to go welcome him. I got a big kiss, and hug, and then we went to bed...and not to sleep either.

2391 Marijuana:

Might have something for you. Let's go take a look at the new stuff then.

Finish your soup , so we can check that stuff out will you.

Well alright. We walked over, and I went to work, both selling Po on clothes, and putting the new arrivals out, etc. I got her to buy some things, and when the day was done, I decided on a cab to get me home, I hadn't had the energy to walk, much less run.

2391 Po'Em:

Alright I'm jealous are you satisfied? It's beautiful Marijuana. So have you set a date yet.

Marijuana: No date yet, just a picnic that I have to get my family to go to. What are you doing around 5:30? I'll be out, and you can give me a ride home since I sold my car.

Sold it ? You must be getting a lot of exercise , walking . So where is this place your working? Around the coner? I might want to buy something. Do you get commissions?

Walking...you know I don't walk, no patience for it. I've been running for about a month now. Not around the corner...see that place across the street? That's me. You might find something you like, I'll be bringing out the new stuff when I go back, the stuff I ordered finally showed up last night. I actually get to be the boss now, found out when I got back from my vacation that my manager got a promotion, which put me in charge over here...well sort of. How's the Whale coming?

How is it coming, what do you mean coming. It's all here; on paper that is!

2391 Po: I knew I should have gotten instructions > There are three Gingers around here. I don't believe it. There she is , I'll just pull in here.
Hi girl , do you know there are Three Gingers in this town? Where do you want to sit?

Mari: There's good, by the window. I forgot you wouldn't know which one I was talking about, but you're still on time... I can let you live. What do you think? I showed her the ring Eagle had given me...It was his moms. Hell, you haven't even seen my apartment since you helped me find the place.

No I haven't you have been to busy for your friend Po'. Do we have time to do that after lunch? Probably not right?

We need to steal a boat because it's more fun that way, go ahead and bring him, and I'll have to sneak out another friend with me...
that's not a problem is it?

Aiden it is a problem if you want me to get him out! They will put me in jail . And Aiden , I don't like girls that much! Oh, I think you should give mom a brake, and try to enjoy yourself , you might like it. It will make her happy either way. Tell you what, if we are going to be stealing a boat, let's just keep it between you and me.


Well, then I guess you can't bring Hennessey with you. Cause it would be a she and also the only one intelligent enough here to bother with.

Oh, and who might that be brother dear?

That would be Christina DeLuciano.

are you serious will then I guess , for now it's just me and you, and I'll pick you up at 10 am. Ok?

See you then!!

Aiden

Po' Let's go to the Ridge, we can steal somebody's boat and row over to the island. I guess I can meet him, but I'm not that good of an actor, I can't act like I don't know a guy when you bring him home to meet the 'rents. Oh, and Mom's got me working on this completely non-work artsy thing. It's driving me nuts.

Aiden , why do we need to steal a boat. we can bring one with us . Yes we can do that. Do you want me to bring him or not ? It won't hurt my feelings.

Po' Em:

Aiden come on answer I know that your there. Alright then . you need to call me and let me know what you , yes you want to do on Thurs. It can't be work related and it has to be a lot of fun. By the way , do you think you are ready to meet Hennesy yet? Let me know about everything. bye.

2391 PO, I'm sorry, I've been so stinking busy, between work, playing phone tag with Eagle, and trying to get in touch with mom, and I think uncle Peyote is still struggling with the idea... Meet me tomorrow at Gingers it'll have to be at 1pm, if you're late I'll be really mad, I only get an hour for lunch. I'll see you tomorrow.

I'll be there with bells on . --Po

You had better be there, did you write it down?

Give me some credit Marijuana Yes! see you then Bye

Henry:

Well, mom. The dinner was a definite success. I think Aiden will be fine at least until next year. Sarah was wonderful, as always . I don't know what I would do without her and thanks for sending the dessert. The cook thanks you too . Says she would like you to give her the recipe. Yes, I will keep that in mind. Everyone sends their love . Yes to dad too , how is he. Yea great . Well night mom.

2391 Marijuana

K, Eagle...well let's go to Alaska then, I called my parents, they were unreachable, Peyote was in shock and said he'd call me back later, I don't think you're like a 12 year old, more like 16, because I'm feeling exactly the same way. I love you, mom mailed me the photos from dinner last week, I just got them today...Oh and don't think I don't know you've been eating junk-food...I can hear it in your voice.

2391 Po' : Well holy shit ! You are going to be a Mrs.!So tell me, When are we meeting and where? I haven't even seen you in like three of four weeks . Get on the stick. I won't be able to do it on Thursday, Callllllll

2391 Eagle :

Mari, If you could go anywhere , any where at all where would it be?You name it and I'll take you there! I miss you so much . Dad called he only had good things to say . About you ,about me, us. I can not believe me! You would think that I was 12 and had just gotten my first motor cycle. Oh, Ariana wants to be sure that your whole family will be there for the picnic, in July 4 th is what she is shooting for if not she says the next weekend . Find out as soon as you can. I know that this is a long message but I have just one more thing to say, call me.

2391 I couldn't believe how well things were working out. After my parents left, I went over to Eagle, I love you, I've got something for you, meant to give it to you the other day, but the timing wasn't right, still isn't...but anyways here. I handed him the box which held inside the robe made from the same stuff as the cushions on the couch, my bedspread, and my own new robe. you know, the stuff that twinkles with body warmth... I hope you like it. I couldn't wait for him to open it, just to have the suspense of seeing his reaction over with!