Countdown In which tensions rise as the day of transition nears. ——— Wednesday, November 7, 2012 ——– “Congratulations, Mr. President. You have won a resounding victory. I think it shows the good sense of the American people in this time … Read more

Real Estate In which Niall meets Jeeves, goes to market, meets Sam, and is turned down. Next morning Niall was more adjusted to the time zone and didn’t awaken quite so early. But he still felt that no one else … Read more

The Screws Tighten In which even Presidential power has its limits, Buddy hangs in there, and Clark gets his ID. “Okay. What did you want to see me about this time?” the President said resignedly. His face was care-worn, almost … Read more

Rose Says In which Niall scoffs at homeschooling, looks for allies, and meets Rose, a mover and shaker, sort of. Upon arriving at the apartment, Lora was put to bed for a nap after a long, tiring day of activities. … Read more

Farm Life In which Lozelle works some deals, oil is produced, and Buddy hears from the Feds. “Dear, I’ve been talking to some of your hands,” Lozelle announced as she marched briskly into Buddy’s office with a determined look on … Read more

Tourist In which Niall sees some sights and begins to learn about payers. After breakfast Tony left for the “library” and Brianna organized the kids for a tour of the city to show Niall how things had changed since he’d … Read more

Power of the President In which the President reveals a source of power and Buddy has a change of heart. “Grandmothers! They let a bunch of stinking grandmothers buffalo them.” “Yeah, well it’s done now. That damn bill is on … Read more

Home Life In which Niall has a nightmare, wakes up, and has a nightmare and breakfast. So warm and soft. “How can women be so good to touch?” Niall wondered stroking her side then bringing his hand up to her … Read more

Passage In which Clark goes to Washington, twice, things come to a head, and Lozelle leads the Granny Brigade. ——– Thursday, November 4, 2010 ——– Dear Mama, Frobisher did it. He won the election. Somehow, despite the polls saying we … Read more

Fast Food In which Niall finds out there is such a thing as a free meal and Tony tells something of his past. As they shuffled out of the apartment, the kids pulling Niall between them, he noticed that they … Read more