"But Zoey and Tonya are not the only ones in this mix up. Macey is too. So in order to save her, I have to save the others. It is not like I can pick and choose and play god over this worthless dominion." Fernando explains, "I do not intend to leave Macey behind in this god-forgotten world."
 
"Now wait a minute! God did not forget this world, it is the best world there is under the circumstances!" Karl argues back.
 
"You dare think this is the best of all possible worlds? No. It is the only world you had lived it in, and it is not worth the ashes of cosmic debris it was built upon! This is just one of many possibilities this world can take, one of the possible worst ones out there. If this were a strip poker match, this world would be sitting on its drawers with a losing hand hoping that no one sees that it is bluffing." Fernando tells him.
 
"If this world were anymore ass backwards, you'd all be hunch'd over a pile of sticks in your bear skins strikin' rocks to make fire with." Hondo adds to the statement.
 
"Mankind has not been in that situation in over 2million years, so that is almost how far back these spirits have set you back." Fernando points out, "But enough of this shit. This is the hand you were dealt with and this is the hand you are going to play. Cheat to get over and even win, and it will be the last game you play."
 
"Alright, I get your point already." Karl says as they finish up their meal.
 
"You only are getting half the point. Though respect is to be given, when you lose it, you need to earn it. Threatening on getting the slavers on us, you lost our respect and you need to earn it back. That means you will be the hardest working of us all." Fernando tells him, "Hondo, he's going to be your assistant in guarding and securing our safety so it frees Valentine to do those women things with the girls. I know she's been itching for some shoot'em up action but it is best if she guards the women with Ruth and Joanne."
 
Seeing that they are finished with their meal, Dutch comes over, "Will that be all, "Gents?"
 
Fernando looks over his watch, though typical for it's time in 2005, it is something to behold in 'today's' standards. He replies, "Yeah, that will be all. How much?"
 
"Depends on what you got?" Dutch says, "Shot gun shells, silver or gold coins."
 
"All I got is small gold coins." Fernando says.
 
"I'm sure we can come to an arrangement." Hondo says.
 
"How much?" Fernando asks.
 
"Twenty dollars in gold would suffice." Dutch says.
 
"Sounds reasonable." Fernando says as he searches his pockets. Eventually he pulls out two $10 gold coins and hands them to Dutch.
 
"I coulda taken care of it, Jefe." Hondo says.
 
"Well... it's getting late. We got to go teach that class. It's in the back of Tom's Gun Shop warehouse." Fernando replies, "Lets go."

Note: This is written with Arik.
 
Moro and Elsa collect the empty soda bottles and return them to the gas Camper.
 
Jeanette hits the ground running to get everything put away and cleaned up. Moro and Elsa return.
 
The veggies are gone; the fish, mashed potatoes and gravy are put away, possibly for tomorrow's lunch. The canopy, lights, tables and chairs are taken down and put away. The stove, counter and sink are cleaned. The floor is swept and mopped.
 
"Hikaru," Jeanette says, "could you watch Elsa and Penny as Moro, Wilbur and I talk in private?"
 
"Okay." Hikaru answers.
 
"Moro, Wilbur, now that we are finished, I need to talk to you in private. Hikaru will be watching Elsa and Penny."
 
Jeanette Isabelle

Jeanette, Moro and Wilbur are alone in the gas Camper.
 
Jeanette starts with Moro. "Moro, did you and your fellow Texas Spirits check international laws on genetic engineering before creating Penny?"
 
"We know it's a controversial topic; I'm not aware of any such international law." Moro answers.
 
"You didn't bother to check. I did not know the laws; I didn't have a reason to research them either. You did. If Fernando did not have a reason to kick you off this planet before, he does now. Any experiment discovered is to be destroyed; Fernando won't because Penny innocent in all this." Jeanette addresses Wilbur. "Did you know Penny was genetically engineered?"
 
"Penny was genetically engineered and raised to be someone you would be interested in. I was hired to raise Penny. Selling Penny to you was a way to transfer guardianship without you knowing she was genetically engineered and raised for you." Wilbur answers. "We came up with another exit plan."
 
"I hope that exit plan involves the truth. The truth always has a way of coming out and when it does, it would not be good for Penny if your exit plan were a lie. Is Wilbur Robinson even your real name?"
 
"I have to use my real name to be sure all legal paperwork is air tight. If there's a problem, Murphy's law will find it."
 
"That answer makes sense." Jeanette then addresses what she sees as a big problem. "You were hired to raise Penny and you touched her?"
 
Moro tackles this question. "Take a good look at yourself now and think about the events that lead to where you are now. We want Penny to be well adjusted."
 
"A father doing what he can so that his daughter is well adjusted is not the same as a servant being paid to perform certain 'services.' How well adjusted do you think Penny will be when she finds out the person who touched her was paid to do so? Also those second grade school books are below Penny's age level."
 
"The Spirit assigned to Penny was supposed to get the right books. Instead, she sends you cryptic messages."
 
Jeanette talks to Wilbur. "Unless Fernando says otherwise, I want you gone tomorrow. And whatever you tell Penny has to be the truth."
 
"The Beetle belongs to us." Moro says. "Wilbur drove it as part of his job. The party can use it if it needs it. Wilbur will be transported to Charlton tomorrow. Anything from the apartment is yours too, including the washing machine."
 
Jeanette nods. "Instead of a bill of sale, I want adoption paperwork issued by the city state of Charlton with the name Penelope Miller on it." Jeanette turns to Wilbur. "You are dismissed."
 
Wilbur leaves the Camper.
 
"Moro, there are two other things on my mind." Jeanette continues. "From what I'm gathering, Charlton is a modern first word nation."
 
"That's correct." Moro replies.
 
"Are there any child psychologists in this first world city state?"
 
"Dr. Jake Beerlander is an expert."
 
"Elsa had all of this time to see Dr. Beerlander and you did not take her to see him?" Jeanette asks.
 
"Without getting into a long explanation, the earliest we could bring Elsa to Charlton is January 1."
 
"Let me make this simple for you. Set an appointment with Dr. Beerlander for January 2 and bring Elsa to Charlton on January 1. This will give Elsa a day to get settled before she sees the doctor."
 
Moro retrieves her mobile device. "January 2 is on a Saturday."
 
http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/monthly.html?year=2066&month=1&count ry=1
 
"Set an appointment for Monday, January 4. This will give Elsa three days to get settled." Jeanette gets to the other thing on her mind. "Saturday I explained why I deduced the Happening was not the seven-year tribulation in Biblical prophecy. There was no mark of the beast. If there's no mark of the beast, there was no antichrist. If there is no antichrist, there was no seven-year peace treaty with Israel. The seven-year tribulation starts with the seven-year peace treaty. I'm constantly hearing Israel is one of the nations that survived. If I ask Fernando, a Christian time traveler, if the Bible is true no matter the time line, I'll bet dollars to doughnuts he would say 'yes.' Because the Bible is true no matter the time line, the Jews have yet to rebuild the Temple. The Jews want to rebuild the Temple so what's stopping them? Is Israel still at war with someone?"
 
"Yes, there's still unrest in the Middle East."
 
Jeanette does not want to jump to conclusions. It does appear some group made the Happening to appear to be the seven-year tribulation.  
 
Jeanette Isabelle

Jeanette, Danielle and Penny transfer their stuff from the gas Camper to the girls' trailer. Hikaru, Chihiro, Elsa and Moro remain in the gas Camper with Hikaru and Chihiro in the pop up section.
 
Wilbur is by himself in the trailer attached to the Beetle.
 
Jeanette and Penny strip down to their panties and put on their pajamas. As usual, Jeanette does not button up her pajama top.
 
Jeanette writes in her journal.
 
May 4, 2066
The ladies who joined party: Ruth, Ester (Ruth's sister), Joanna (Ruth and Ester's cousin on father's side) and Susanna (Joanna's sister). Fernando and Hondo rescue Howard and Earl (sons of Ruth and Ester's eldest cousin on mom's side) from wreck.
Wilbur Robinson sells me a nine-year-old Immortal and her stuff: Portable Singer sewing machine, sewing kit, schoolbooks and an iron. Penelope, Penny for short, talks to Spirits and looks like Vanellope with short hair. She made all her clothes, except socks and shoes, and her plush crow Oliver. To help Robinsons, party buys hitch and Dub Box for their transportation. Not having bonded with Elsa, Texas Spirits raised a child I'd be interested in, made her an Immortal and staged a sale so I'd buy her.
Fernando and Moro differ on time loop. Fernando never met these time travelers in his travels.
Macey sprained her ankle. No broken bones found.
Karl (goat-like features) played Tonya (young woman, red fur, pink hair and fox-like features) and Zoey (girl, blue hair and cat-like features), threatens party and is introduced to Lucy. Karl played and tried to break up Ruth's family. Angry and uniformed, Ruth threatens to bring slavers here. Because of threat, Fernando's girls scare Ruth and Joanna with rape. Fernando has conference with them. Things have been or will be straightened out. Fernando and Hondo are teaching a gun class.
 
With lights out and Jeanette and Penny in the double bed, Penny asks Jeanette a question. "I'm not interested in having sex. Is that alright?"
 
"The decision is yours. You don't have to have sex." At first Jeanette waves it off since a nine-year-old would not be interested in sex. Then she wonders why a nine-year-old would ask. "Why do you ask?"
 
"Mr. Robinson used a book to teach me about the body and human reproduction."
 
Jeanette takes note that this is first time Penny has called Wilbur "Mr. Robinson."
 
Jeanette Isabelle

Valentine took Zoey into the camper and Tonya followed quietly. Valentine grabbed the lice shampoo out of the sink cabinet to treat Zoey, just in case, though she seemed alright. Tonya plopped down on the couch as Valentine took Zoey to the bathroom.  
 
Valentine: We need to treat your hair in case you got lice when with the slavers.  
 
Zoey: I can do it.
 
Valentine: I need to get this in right. I want to check your ears and back for ticks too. You can wear some shorts and a swim top while I do this if you want.
 
Zoey: can't  Hondo do it?
 
Valentine: He may not be back until late. We need to get it done now.
 
Zoey: OK.
 
Valentine:  Do you want your shorts and swim top?.
 
Zoey: no. Its alright.
 
Valentine: OK. Strip down and get your hair wet. Yell for me and I'll come in when you are ready.
 
Valentine started the shower and left her to it, leaving the door between the bathroom and bedroom open while closing the one from the kitchen to the bathroom. Zoey stripped down to her birthday suit and climbed into the shower. Valentine changed the sheets and blankets on their bed in case Tonya or Zoey had bugs.
 
  Zoey called for Valentine and she came in and had Zoey turn back to her. She first checked her back, hair, and ears for ticks. Finding none she then applied the lice shampoo. After letting it sit for the recommend time it was rinsed out. Valentine left her to finish up while she finished making the bed. Once done with the bed Valentine folded down the couch and table into two separate beds. About then Zoey came out in a towel. Valentine  realized she forgot to grab fresh clothes out for her. She went to zoeys clothes cupboard and gave her clean underwear and a night shirt to wear. Zoey took them and went back to the bathroom to change.  
 
Valentine gave Tonya the lice shampoo tonusenif she wanted to. Tonya nodded and went into the bathroom after Zoey came out. While Tonya showered Valentine combed Zoeys hair with the lice comb. Finding nothing she was satisfied she was all good. Tonya called from the bathroom to Valentine and asked her to help her with her back.being covered with hair she wanted to use the shampoo all over but can't  reach much of her back. Valentine helped her then left her to finishing while she made up Zoeys and Tony as beds. Tonya came out in her night shirt and sat on her bed. She tried to use the comb herself.but her thicknhaor gave her probls. Valentine ended up helping her. She mumbled a thanks.
 
Valentine:  I know your hurt and sometimes we have to get over some things yourself, but I'm here for you.
 
She stroked Tony as hair as she spoke. Tonya looked up at her, gave her a half smile and thanked her again.
 
Tonya and Zoey settled down into bed and Valentine finally had a chance to shower. She stripped her clothes off and stepped mint on the shower, turning up the water to as hot as she could handle. It had been a busy couple days and she was tired. As she stood under the water, letting it.massage her back, she watched the water swirl as it went down the drain. She knew these girks needed her and Hondo and Fernando relied on her to keep things  going right at camp, but she was feeling left out. She knew she was doing right but she wished Hondo would walk in, put his arms around her and reassure her she was actually helping. She knew it was mostly the fatigue taljng but she still wanted him there. They had spent many nights apart before but in these uncertain times, she realized how precious every moment was.  These girls they had saved, and the two little boys drove home to her how easy it is to lose everything and to be saved was rare. How many others before had been kidnapped and sold and they we're not helped. After a whilenshe came to from the land of thought and finished washing. She climbed out of the shower, dried off and slipped into some  fresh panties. she threw on her robe and went into her bed room. She tried to read for a bit, wanting to wait for Hondo but sleep soon overtook her.
 
 
Hondo came in well after 2 am. He found Zoey sleeping in front of the door. He woke her up quietly.  
 
Hondo: what are you doing here?
 
Zoey: I wanted to know when you got back.
 
Hondo: well I am. You need to get some sleep in bed.  
 
Zoey: OK.
 
She crawled back into her bed. Hondo went to his room. Valentine was asleep on her side. Her rode open and she was uncovered, shivering. Hondo grabbed a blanket and covered her up.she sighed and pulled on the blanket in her sleep. He kissed her lightly on the forehead and went to get his shower. He showered quickly  and put on some clean boxers. He crawled into bed and  covered up, turning off the lamp beside him. He barely closed his eyes when he felt a presence.  He opened one eye and looked beside him.
 
Hondo: what's wrong, Zoey?
 
Zoey: I can't sleep.
 
Hondo why?
 
Zoey: I had a bad dream.
 
Hondo: what about.
 
Zoey whispered: when my parents were killed.
 
Hondo sighed: I'm sorry.  Not sure what I can do.
 
Zoey: can I sleep with you?
 
Hondo sighed again. He didn't want to give her hope nor let her get too attached to them in case they couldn't keep her but after all she had been through.
 
Hondo: I reckon.
 
She smiled and crawled in over him. She gave him a hug.  
 
Zoey: thank you.
 
He covered her up and she went right to sleep. Hondo laid back and fell asleep. He hadn't slept but for an hour when a sound woke him. He lay still and listen as he wasn't sure what it was. He heard it again. It was whine, almost a cry coming frombthe kitchen / living room area. He slipped away from Zoey, being careful not to wake Zoey nor Valentine.  He put on a robe of his own and went out of the room. He heard it again, it was Tonya. She was mumbling and crying in her sleep. She kept saying " no please" over and over. Hondo sat down by her head ant tried to shake her awake.
 
Hondo: Tonya. Tonya. Wake up. Your having a bad dream.
 
She still stayed asleep but she grabbed his arm and pulled him closer so hernhead was on his lap.
 
Tonya (mumbling in her sleep): dad? Daddy?!? Don't  leave me.  . Mumble.  .mumble please don't leave.  
 
Hondo: I'm here. I won't leave you.
 
Tonya: hold me, dad  mumble please hold me mumble. Stay
 
Hondo: I'm here. I'm holding you. I won't leave you, ever.
 
Tonya visably relaxed and fell into a better sleep, still holding onto Hobdos arm. He sighed as he looked down on her. Earlier he thought she was much older. It was life we that forced her to be so but inside she was just still a scared kid, but she was strong and brave. He saw her now as that kid and saw just how much potential she has. He felt like a creep for thinking about her sexually earlier,though he didn't originally.  It was Val and Tonya that put that thought there. Now it was  gone and replaced with what he was afraid was a fatherly like love for both of them. He was growing attached to them against his own will.  
 
He stroqked her hair with his fee hand for a bit, then seeing no way to escape he laid back against the wall and fell asleep.