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   The Shadow   

With the beginning of the new day, things have been... different to say the least. My baby sister decided to stay with me. I never thought this day would come. She slept on my couch. Leah met my best friend, Frank Jearston. Frank and I knew each other for about over decades. He claims that I never aged.


It felt weird that both my baby sisters disagreed. They were inseparable since birth. Leah, what happened? The only time you two go on your separate ways, is when you met my god daughter, Fey.


Reluctant, I agreed to let her stay. But it is good to have her back. She awoke disoriented. I guess she been on a ship too long. I laughed. She gave me that look about why I laughed. I helped her out, gave her a good egg breakfast, and fixed her hair. Leah kept quiet. Awkwardly, I promise to have her meet Fey. She jump on the chance. I... I guess we'll meet Fey.


We got into my truck. I apologize to Leah about the trash. I forgot to clear the truck bed. So, the truck started and I took Leah to the dump first.


"So uh, Leah. Why did you pick me over our oldest sister and mom's new husband? They both would accept you easily."


"But you're only one who knew mom the most. And I really missed you. It is bad that you couldn't go to her funeral. Your stranded ship kept you away. I know that she understands."
We got into my truck. I apologize to Leah about the trash. I forgot to clear the truck bed. So, the truck started and I took Leah to the dump first.


"So uh, Leah. Why did you pick me over our oldest sister and mom's new husband? They both would accept you easily."


"But you're only one who knew mom the most. And I really missed you. It is bad that you couldn't go to her funeral. Your stranded ship kept you away. I know that she understands."
Yeah my ship... stranded and then stripped of its parts. At least the town made excellent use of it. Surprised when Frank stepped up and took my side. The town didn't trust outsiders that well. But that day, I'll never forget. They trusted me to restore the town.


I'm getting off track. Reminiscing about my past, oh crap there's the dump.


We got off the truck. Kelly Myers came out of his office. It was not that unusual for him to greet. After all, it is his dump. Kelly said: "So Jane, who is this lovely lady?"


"This is my baby sister, Leah. Kelly do you have any more scrap wiring?"


"I got some new ones on the west side. Someone dumped out their radios. It is a shame, really. Is that the refrigerator pump you salvage for me?"


"Yeah, your hunch is dead on. Great thing too. It is in perfect condition."

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