Pretend This didn't Happen

No televisions

The mob and crew had all come inside to eat and left to attend their duties once more. Not a word was spoken during this time of the revelations learned. After the room had been cleared again and there was only Claire, Connie, Andrea and Gary still in the kitchen "So how is it then that you're able to speak of this then and nothing is to happen to us?" Andrea addressed Gary "I am completely lost though this does make for an interesting case. If we are all dead how is it we are here? Explain this to me please."

"Claire is actually the first double along with myself that I've created based on a quirky notion I was troubled by," Gary paused "Bubba. That's where" Gary shook his head and rolled himself a cigarette, Claire poured a round of coffee's. "My cell mate from prison used to fill my head full of stories and I'd brush them off as the guy being an idiot," Gary took a few deep inhalations from his smoke "although he was entertaining enough and I would always tell him I'd look into these thing." Gary laughed "he was onto something, Claire and I discovered what it was and how to use it." 

"Sound waves travelling on the speed of light." Gary took a drink of his coffee "technically we have all died in the process and have regenerated through this process and been produced elsewhere. Let me explain," Gary took a drink of his coffee "as best I can anyway, in order to travel at such velocity the body must disintegrate into light particles to make the journey and reform into their former position at the destination." Gary put his coffee cup down on the coaster "It's over my head really. I am just a musician and song writer who likes gardening, loves my family and working with the elements in order to achieve the nessecary outcome." 

"OK, I understand that," Andrea took a drink of her coffee "and I don't." Andrea frowned "though at this point, I think I can comfortably say."Andrea closed her eyes and rested for a moment before screaming "I don't what the hell is going on!" Tears welled in her reddened eyes and her face wash flush as if all of the blood in her body had made its way to her face "though I am going to trust you hubby but I don't know how I'll keep you out of jail if this story ever comes to light" Andrea explained.

"OH don't worry about that honey," Andrea pushed herself away from Gary trying to give her a comforting hug "this story is the light. What's the matter baby?" Gary asked Andrea.

"I don't know," Andrea said "why don't you tell me? I just need some time to absorb this all."

"Yeah and I'm kind of jealous after hearing about Connie's residence" Claire said. "I want a whole floor then. With a swimming pool, meh" Claire stuck out her tongue in defiance.

"OK" Gary said "but you are aware that as the space is needed you will need to give up some of the suites that aren't your own."

"OH, OK" Claire said somewhat shocked. "Connie can you take over here in the kitchen?" Claire asked "I'm going to go take a look at my place and swimming pool," Claire said all giddy "if you two will show me to there" Claire looked at Gary and Andrea for an answer.

"Yes," Andrea said "show us Gary, I could really use a swim about now. I suppose there are locker rooms with bathing suits provided also." Andrea said sarcastically.

"Hmm?" Gary shrugged "how did you know? I thought you didn't know about this place in our home yet." Gary chuckled "it is more of a storefront with all swimming supplies provided. Theft matters not," Gary gave Andrea a devilish glare "because once you are here," Gary finished his coffee and set his empty cup on the coaster "you can never leave." Getting up from his seat "let's go downstairs a floor" Gary wrapped his arm around Andrea, Connie had already taken to preparing the rest of the evening meal "let's go show Claire to her new residence and you to the swimming pool." 

Andrea, Gary and Claire found their way to the staircase which took them to the first floor basement. The swiming pool was huge, wrapping around many citrus and fig trees, lifeguard station, diveboards and grape vines. Andrea took to getting herself into swimwear right away and swimming. Claire chose her suite seeing what Gary had meant by more recruit space available, counting fifty four beds total on this floor alone.

"It was so difficult to choose my suite" Claire said sacastically "I mean they are all identical. Can I ask you a question though," Gary gave Claire his attention "why no televisions?"

"Here you don't need to be propagated by enthusiasts only intending to mislead and misinform" Gary answered. "I need your head to be clear and focused as I do all others living on this site." An hour and a half had passed, Gary looked into the swimming pool where his beautiful wife glided through the water effortlessly "ready to go babe? Supper should be nearly ready and then remember I will need you on stage afterward." Andrea climbed from the swimming pool.