Machine City: Part 5 (The Last Straw)

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 *Bible: Proverbs: 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on your understanding; In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths."

Rust-Bucket was parked outside of the farm house and inside Max was slowly carrying two buckets out the door. 

"Oh that won't be necessary Maxie, though I appreciate you taking the mantle of your Uncle while he's gone." said Matilda

"Please Aunty it's the least I can do while we're here for the weekend, plus cows can get cranky especially the red ones." Winking at his aunt jokingly with his left eye.

"Well if you insist, say, do you think your grandchildren can handle themselves to the last drop of a pig's spit?" asked Aunt Matilda.

"As much as I would like to watch them 24/7, there are times where Ben and Gwen have been in dire situations, times where I couldn't keep eyes on (two fingers *Left Hand* gestured on both eyes), majority they've relied on each other to come up with ways to push through." assured the overweight wise man.

"Well, they do inherit the Tennyson Wit Mindset and I could from the time I met them out your Van." the Great-Aunt agreeing.

A minute of silence passed before Max inquired: "Say I've asked this question many times, how exactly did Uncle pass away."

This made Matilda widen her eyes for a little moment and sighing: "Your Uncle had lung cancer, he was just about to take care of the mama chickens right before...." tearing up and Max decided not to press forward about this subject.

"I see, one thing's for sure is that Uncle Jeddy was the best father figure to have whenever you were feeling down; anyhow, the cows can't feed themselves so I'm off to the races" as Max headed out.

Aunt Matilda had a face of guilt made her close her eyes saying: "I'm sorry, Maxie".

Meanwhile, Group B was driving through Marquette to look for Chester Gibson and Ben grew bored at the same time Sari and Bumblebee did. 

"Are we there yet" asked Ben who was driving in Bulkhead at the passenger's seat; "Ugh, we'll get there when we get there" replying an impatient Bulk.

Ben rhetorically asked: "Why did I agree to join your Monster Truck boring gears again?"

"Because you Insisted" reluctantly reminded by Bulkhead.

"I hate the distance and heat as much as the next girl but Hey let's play the Letter Game."

"Letter Game?" inquired Bumblebee.

The coms were on and the vehicles obviously were close despite the Distance; Ben volunteered explaining the rules: It's a game where you list each thing starting with each letter from A to Z, like when I think A, I see Air, basically"; "You do know the Alphabets right since you're aliens."

Bee said: "When I want to be, I can be a fast learner, Sari showed me that". This made Sari blush and speak: "Hey I do whatever it takes to help my friends, especially new ones." (Looking directly at Ben as both cars were next to each other, making the vanilla-skinned boy brightened his cheeks as well *No Homo Aside*).

"You're gonna have to cut me out for this one guys, still learning the rules and ways from this peculiar planet" said Bulkhead.

"Okay suit yourself; Bee your turn and I can go instead if you don't feel comfortable" supported Ben.

"Okay (A), right I see.. an county acre on our right a little far away from the suburban communities"

This made the two 10-year olds gap in straight "bewilderness" with Sari saying: "Wow didn't expect this...."

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