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to spill it out
as fast as he could. “ The hospital trip.
The mother called to thank me. They probably tracked my iPad with
GPS. I broke the rules and he said something about insurance.
I ’ m sorry, I forgot the pizza too. ”
    “Oh,
honey. ”
    Sadie pulled
her husband into a hug that sparked off tears in both their eyes.
They stood holding each other in their driveway and Chris thought
how strangely wonderful this was compared to being at work. He
wasn ’ t happy he was fired, but at that moment he felt much
more than content at never having to return to X-Tech.
    A special news bulletin popped on the
television when they entered the house. The reporter spoke
quickly.
    “We bring you
now live to the president ’ s press
conference. ”
    The podium stood empty, and then a stoic
president stepped forward.
    “Hello
America. I understand the confusion that has been percolating
across internet message boards and social networking sites these
last two days. I called this conference in the hopes of bringing
clarity. Many of you are well aware of recent videos depicting acts
of extraordinary feats. At first glance they appeared to be clever
special effects, but with persistent rumors of their validity I
felt it only appropriate to send a team to investigate. Multiple
tests were conducted by the research team on the individuals in
these videos and as surprising as it may seem the tests were all
positive. These individuals are now working voluntarily with the
government to learn where their powers originated and how exactly
they work. With this discovery, I would like to personally welcome
any other Americans who share similar gifts to come forward so that
we may better understand this new phenomenon in human existence.
Thank you. ”
    Realization swept over Chris. Frank was
right.
    “Oh my
God, ” said Sadie with wide eyes. “ I saw those
videos on the news this morning and I couldn ’ t believe
it. ”
    “I thought the
same thing, but Frank –
“
    Chris ’ s phone rumbled in
his pocket. It was Frank. A smile spread across
Chris ’ s face in anticipation of Frank ’ s ‘ I told you so ’ rant.
    “Yes, you were
right, ” said Chris.
    “Hell yes I
was, but you realize what this means, right? ”
    “Uh, yes...
No. What? ”
    “Opportunity.
They ’ re going to need people to document and work with all
these super humans. ”
    “There ’ ve been only two so
far. ”
    “Get off those
stupid football forums and check out the real news. By my count
there are already at least ten. ”
    “How do you
know there are going to be jobs? It sounds like
you ’ re just making this all up. ”
    “I know a guy
at Timely National Labs. I read they have at least two being
experimented on there. ”
    “We ’ re not scientists. It
makes no sense. ”
    “Just trust me
damn it. Get a haircut this weekend and have Sadie dye those grey
hairs. We ’ re going in Monday to talk to
him. ”
    The look on
Sadie ’ s face mixed disappointment and hope. Chris explained
Frank ’ s plan as best he could, but he barely understood what
they were going to do. Monday was too soon for Sadie. She thought
they would get at least a week together before Chris had to step
out the door every morning for eight to ten hours.
    “Well you
better make this weekend count, ” said Sadie with arms
crossed.
    “Think
it ’ s too early to call in for the
pizza? ”

Chapter Four
    Too short.
Always too short. The weekend blazed by with
Louise ’ s volleyball tournament on Saturday and a rummage sale
on Sunday. With two hours left that Sunday night, the Byrne family
enjoyed frozen yogurt and a surprise movie picked by Sadie. An
obvious choice, Back to the
Future , made to support her
husband, his favorite. Louise and Gerry groaned over the
unmistakable nature behind the pick, but settled in quickly between
their mother and father on the couch.
    “Just
don ’ t quote the whole movie, Dad, ” said
Louise.
    “I make no
promises to such a blasphemous