Chapter 8: Will the-Real Solomon Walker – please Stand-Up [Part 1]
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THE PATROL CAR REACHED the Hill-Courts police precinct – Paul followed Corporal Smithy inside… that Tuesday evening, in his 2nd-day of Reincarnation into the REVERSE-PERTHLAND realm…
… it WAS his-First Time visiting the place that his Inspector-mother worked (… the ‘other’ Caroline ‘variants’ in the other Perth-Earths Had ‘not’ brought neither-Of-her sons to the police-station ~ as ‘they’ Kept-THEIR work-&-home Lives Separate) But, here-In-RPL he got a-peek inside an-Australian Precinct ~ making comparisons to the Netflix-Hollywood crime-series Counterparts… as Paul observed:
* A-Reception area with a SARGENT’S DESK – behind it WAS a female uniformed policewoman, in her 40s, spotting a short bob-hair style ~ Smithy Acknowledged her, ‘Hi, Trudy…!’
… Paul HAD ‘heard’ of the-name ‘Trudy’ when the Caroline ‘variants’ occasionally spoke of-Work to his-Dad, Solomon Walker in the OTHER-PERTHs…
The Duty-Sargent Trudy-Variant WAS a serious Looking-woman – and Glared-up from filling-Up her dispatch-Reports… who Wasn’t pleased to SEE Paul, and Said-aloud…
“Oh… this is the ballsy Inspector Walker’s Son, Paul in the-Flesh rather than in a-Body-bag – I HEARD from-Dispatch that you stormed-Into an Armed-robbery house – that’s Dangerous and, WHY Would you DO-That…!? You Want a Mayor’s Hero-Medal pinned in-your casket, you-stupid boy…!”
The Laughing Smithy put his hand on the-Boy’s shoulder and took the embarrassed Paul away from the scolding woman. The teen Looked-down from peering eyes of the few Onlookers in the station. Paul ‘noticed’ that Messi’s reputation in-school-&-social media superseded with him as a-Black-sheep in Caroline’s colleagues’ eyes…
Smithy-&-Paul pushed a sally-port gate-wheel, to proceed INSIDE…
* They both passed a-BRIEFING AREA – with whiteboards, corkboards, and maps displaying cases-related information. Some Detectives WERE investigating related ‘organized’ crime-cases in-RPL’s where information was discussed-with A large screen projector displayed the information-&-visuals relevant to ongoing investigations.
* Paul proceeded to the-INTERROGATION ROOMs area – inside one of the rooms WAS Daniel Burnett (… Kirk Kiperman WASN’T there ~ while receiving hospital medical treatment… after he WAS shot-in the leg) …
… the handcuffed Daniel WAS grilled by 2 Narcotics detectives… cos’ the H-8 Gang members WERE Drug-traffickers TOO in-RPL… Paul Looked into the small glass panel on the closed door and the 20 something-youth WAS-refusing to Cooperate-&-Demanding a lawyer…
‘… what ‘b***** Lawyer…? You’re ‘caught-Red-handed in John’s house stealing his-Stuff à you should BE-PUT ‘behind’ Bars for your cruel-&-barbarous Acts-AGAINST a-Hapless handicap Oldman-in-A Wheelchair…’
Smithy Called Paul to-Continue walking, as he WAS falling-Back…
* They passed the-EVIDENCE ROOM… Paul slowed again ~ when he SAW the young curly-haired detective (… who WAS earlier with Det Insp Johnson @the Glasshouse). The investigator HAD submitted the Sword-Of-Kerubiel over the-Counter for custody in court proceedings Of-the-Robbery.
The-Teen WAS glad that John-See’s Weapon WAS in Police Custody…
* Paul Came-across the-FORENSIC LAB – on one of the tables WAS a sealed plastic bag with a bloodied Long-Club (… that Of-the stained-Blood of John-See’s Myanmar caretaker’s Injured HEAD) …
… Paul’s Hairs-Stood-recalling the-Close-Encounter Call, where his-OWN HEAD Almost-sharing the ‘same’ fate-Ordeal à when the-Berserker Meth-head Kirk-Kiperman wielding-&-wreaking the place-Up with the Long-Club in-Amok Mode, chasing MESSI… who WAS running helter-skelter in the Study-room just-NOW, Like-a fleeing-Anime Character…
* Smithy-&-Paul reached the water-cooler BREAK ROOM – in the area WERE 2 tables, where a few-Officers WERE having their dinner-breaks, while some Walk-Ins WERE making their cups of Milo-&-Nescafe. There WERE 2 snacks-&-sandwiches Vending machines, and, a small kitchenette ~ Smithy gave Paul a Kiwi juice-box…
… Smithy made himself a black coffee (… he HAD a long-detailed incident report to submit) ~ then, he WAS distracted by his colleagues having dinner ~ while he chatted with them… the sippy-straw Paul WAS curious, and ventured a short distance as he Self-toured the vicinity…
* He stumbled-upon the-TECHNOLOGY CENTER – the area WAS equipped with computers, monitors, and other technological resources for officers to access databases, surveillance footage, and other digital tools…
… he WAS fascinated by a young police-personnel using a-VR headset to ‘operate’ a police-Drone and-providing ‘eyes’ (… ariel Assistance) to the ground police-crew in a-Raid Operation…
Paul (… as a Video-gamer) – WANTED to-BE a Drone-Operator in the Police Dept someday as a-Career choice, ‘once’ he Graduated from-school (… as he WASN’T a supe ‘guardian-angel’ anymore in-RPL) …
* He WAS distracted by Loud-voices coming from the hallway-Of-the ADMIN AREA…
.. looking-Up, Paul’s Jaw-Dropped seeing a Familiar face à it WAS the homeless-hobo JIMBO…
… the last Paul saw a Jimbo-variant WAS in POST-TREETON @St Michael’s Church, during his Holy-Confirmation ~ when the-Hobo ‘disrupted’ the Mass-service to ‘warn’ his-devil TWIN that ‘the-Plane’ that Peter Future-Aboard WOULD explode-in-midair (… Kaboom-La Bamba) …
Unlike the-Jimbo variant THERE (… who WAS Totally grubby with black-dirt skin in tattered clothes… WHO-hasn’t shower-Or-shave in a-year) à but the-Jimbo* variant HERE – WAS ‘cleaner’… with his shabby clothes, who-WAS like a-tortoise ~ carrying a-Big-pack… his-HOME… of-Essential ‘survival,’ To Live in-the-streets…
Paul WAS embarrassed in the police-station that his #10 Barca-jersey ‘was’ even dirtier than what the homeless-variant wore…
*[… the Jimbo-Of-RPL ‘was’ detained for Leading a-Movement among ‘fellow’ homeless vagrants ~ Evangelizing them for a-Neu Christian Revival à that Led-To Public Disturbance when they-incite Riot in front-Of-Churches… for the-RIGHTS of usage of the empty-carpark at night for the vagabonds to-Camp] …
Paul Next SAW a familiar media-person Chief SHAZANA MITCHELL (… who he watched on the-TV-News) – the person-In-Charge, who ran the Hill-Courts Police-Station (… where his-Mom worked) à she WAS Talking to Jimbo’s Lawyer RICHARD BRADBURY…
… the teen Shocked-&-Panicked when he SAW Him à as he HAD Killed-&-Shot the variant-Lawyer in the forehead in-PERTHLAND – (…the attorney of Lord Stamford-Crowley) à when He Shapeshifted into a-Demonic creature (… in the house-Of-his step-Dad, Joe-Dickson) …
‘… what is HE Doing Here-ALIVE…!!?’
Paul dreaded FACING-a ‘repeat’ Misadventure-in-RPL, with shapeshifting-Enemies in his-Midst… BUT with NO-SUPERPOWERS To fight them ~ to his Bad-Luck Disadvantage…
The Trio stopped Walking – when Jimbo Created-A-scene in the Middle-Of-the precinct…
“I’m DONE Talking! How MANY Times DO-I Have To-say We Have Rights-Too!
“…We, the-Street homeless Are Christians-TOO! WHY-CAN’T We Stay the-Night in-The Church ground parking-lot ~ we’ll BE-Gone at Dawn, cos We’re Early-Birds going to-Work…”
Jimbo pointed at the-Police Chief – berating…
“… instead Y’All throw-Us in the park to sleep, among B***** rats-That’re Big-As-cats! Even IF We sleep in the street-Sidewalks – YOUR PIGS in uniform harass-Us… blaming-that We’re Sore-eyes to the B***** image-Of-the F***ing Tourism-Industry…
“You HEAR-Me, Woman – We Have No-Where TO-GO ~ thus we fight the SYSTEM!”
Richard Bradbury elaborated that the Homeless Community ‘play’ a-Crucial ROLE in the City’s Eco-System of-Garbage Disposal à where they WERE the cog-wheels to the street volunteer RECYCLING Operation – where SomeOne’s Trash WAS treasure to THEM… for their Bread-&-Butter Of-survival…
… despite the-Pros ~ the Chief Thought Likewise…
‘… for Food… and Their-Alcohol, And-Drugs TOO…to Create MORE Trouble to-The-Dept…’
The Chief-of-Police responded…
“… Let the-City Municipal ‘deal’ with Any-Recycling-Works – and these 2 individuals ‘claiming’ TO-BE saints-&-prophets, should BE-Put in the-Mental Institution-System… while ‘their’ Followers TOO should-BE ‘adopted’ into MAYOR-BLAKE’s Homes-for-Homeless System…”
The Lawyer Argued that Mayor-Blake’s dream Policy ~ building Homes-for-Vagabonds WOULD Fail as the ‘facilities’ WERE-FAR Away-from the City (… where Their ‘source-Of-income,’ and Freedom WERE in the streets ~ they would NOT prefer a Retired-Home ‘climate’ ~ which, the mayor ‘failed-To-See’ ~ that they WOULD RunAway from the Homes, for THEIR RIGHTS to Earn their Worth wages by Selling TRASH-For-CASH in-The-City…
JIMBO Interrupted…
“…Oii-Woman! When ARE Y’All ‘releasing’ Our-Prophet* à it’s Already Been-2 b***** Days He’s Been-Away from His-Flock! GIVE Him-Back to-US…”
Everyone in the-Station SAW their-Chief speechless…
*[Timothy Beltran, a Fellow-vagrant WAS Called As-Prophet ~ by those inhabiting in the city-Streets. He WAS now Detained by the Counter-Terrorist Unit (… by Special-Agent, JOE DIXON) – for ‘public’ Hate Speech-&-Graffiti… against-The-system] …
“Let the Court-System DECIDE That matter, based-On the Investigation-Of-the CTU…” She Said…
The lawyer Rejoindered, whispering to-Chief-Mitchel…
“… so-What-if These ‘loonies’ call-Themselves Prophets-OR-The Kings-Of-Timbuctoo… it’s Their RIGHT Of-Self Expression to Call Themselves WHATEVER they Want ~ BE-IT Prophet, isn’t THAT Right, Jimbo…!?”
“… Oii! You Address Me as St Jimbo, understood, Mr. Bradbury?” The middle-aged Hobo reminded his-Lawyer…
The sighing Shazana-Mitchel uttered to-Bradbury…
“… they Either GO to a-Mental institution OR the-Mayor’s Welfare Homes-for-the Homeless… Or-else, I’ll Keep Arresting them…IF-THEY Don’t Follow-the-Civil System Laws…”
The Lawyer further Expounded …
“…BUT they’ve ‘got’ the-Backing of ‘The-Human-Rights-Council-of-Australia ~ with Over-2000 signature in-Petition – which They ‘plan’ to Submit to the Prime-Minister’s Dept ~ FOR ‘their’ Christian-Rights ‘for’ the Vagrant-community to-Occupy Churches’ grounds @night...”
“Good-Luck with That! We’ll ‘wait-&-see’ if That WORKS in-The-System…” She Replied…
It angered the-Hobo – as He RANTED…
“LISTEN-WOMAN ~ whatever your civil-paycheck you GET while Backing-Your Precious-System, Has-Always the-B*****-Outcome ‘that’ TakesAway the-Rights of-My STREET-People…
“… it’s Like-FEEDING Mammal TO-YOU Reptilian-people,’ who ‘serve’ the- Despicable-&-Evil System…
“As My-Lord Jesus Christ Said, ‘Every Rubik-Cube Clues Are-eventually ‘Found’ – If-We ‘seek-&-find’ the Ways, to Solve the-Mysteries Of-the-Whole-Monad Universal World’… where-Eventually in-Our-Humble Prayers we intercede ~ Our Lord WOULD Grant-IT… without any-strings-Attached…
“… I, St Jimbo ‘solemnly-&-strongly’ SWEAR that, together with the-Prophet Baltran ~ We-Both WOULD Lead Our-Street Nation, TO-FIGHT Against Your-Corrupted and-Wicked System… and, in-Jesus’ Name We-Pray, That WE SUCCEED in Our-Quest to ‘fight’ the Evils-Of-the Reptilian-Men and-Women to-The-end in-PERTHLAND à Amen!”
Everyone WAS quiet as they ‘saw’ the-Trio walking-Out the sliding-Door – and Everyone WHO just-now didn’t Laugh in the-Presence Of ‘their’ Chief ~ NOW Cackled, Guffawed-&-Hooted at the eccentric-&-looniness Of-the demented-&-ballsy Homeless-Vagrant…
… but Paul Didn’t laugh ~ he WAS processing ‘what’ Jimbo HAD Said… to find for Clues for his-Future Missions in-RPL…
‘… he GOT the jet-plane Crash-RIGHT the-Last Time…’
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10-MINUTES AGO, @Kane-Drive… in-the glasshouse – Det Insp Joseph-Johnson HAD just-Conducted his-all-inclusive Investigations in John-See’s Study-Library (… that was burgled-&-smashed-Up ~ with 2 victims ‘sent’ to-Hospital, for injuries CAUSED-By the Brutal-aggression Of-the H-8 Gang) …
… the old-detective WAS Accompanied by-Hill-Courts’ Senior PD’s Head-Of-Forensics, Dr Jokim-Ridley-&-4 interns From the Police College-Of-Forensic Science… the-Soon retiring Ridley WAS supervising the youngsters, by ‘showing’ the-Ropes, in-Their Training…
BOTH the Oldmen spoke… while observing the white-coat interns who-WERE dusting-For-fingerprints…
“… Jo, how is THIS Batch…? Any bloodhound Sherlocks…?” Johnson Asked…
Ridley sighed…
“… nah, sadly ‘no’ ~ just random teevee-show CSI-wannabees WHO don’t-Know the basics Of-Conducting ‘simple’ procedures ~ and I Have to SpoonFeed these Dodo birdies, As-usual…”
Johnson Laughed…
“… no-worries, hahaha… how is the-Book Coming?”
… he WAS referring Of-Ridley’s Retirement plan – as the Head-Of-Forensic, who-WANTED to write-&-publish a Forensic ‘procedure’ book for the-Students (… based on-His 28-years Of-experience in-The-field) …
Ridley sighed again…
“… as painfully where My-arthritic fingers Could ‘take-Me’ clanking On-the-Keyboards, on-A-good-Day… that-is, hahaha…” He rejoinder…
Johnson tapped-His shoulder with Encouraging words…
“… you’ll GET there, mate ~ and Colleges would-HAVE the Compressive-Manual WRITTEN by-Our Very-Own Dr Jokim Ridley, hahaha!”
The modest doctor just nodded to the complements ~ as the old detective parted-Ways saying…
“… see you at the-Station later, Jo… we probably head on to ‘our’ drinking-Hole to-Celebrate ~ after ‘our’ WIN-in crippling the-H-8 Gang…”
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OUTSIDE – Johnson was walking along the Zen-Garden under the glasshouse roof. He got a WhatsApp text notification…
… it’s WAS his-wife ~ reminding him to pickup bread-&-milk, on the-Way Home-Later…
… as he WAS finding for a-Thumbs-Up sticker to reply-The-text à when he Felt tremors under his-feet. As-the shard roof glasses fell From-ABOVE, Johnson Ran to the Main-gate to his car parked-In-front…
The minor-Earthquake cracked the Road-he-Stood ~ as he ran Over to-Kiperman’s Main-gate… While BOTH of the Glasshouse, and the neighboring depilated-&- abandoned Walker-House ‘fell’ Like-Crumbling-Cards Into-a-Sinkhole crater… with Dr Ridley, and his 4-interns buried-BELOW…
… parts Of-the road collapsed into-The-Crack basin – taking his-Ford Vehicle-Along, while He hung-On the Closed-gate, Looking-in-Horror to the Act-Of-Mother Nature’s disastrous Doing – which, in the Blink-Of-An ‘eye’… took 5-Lives.
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MEANWHILE – back @Hill Courts PD ~ the excitement Of-the ‘eccentric’ Jimbo died-Off… everyone WAS-back to-Work… so-WAS Corporal Smithy (… with his-coffee-Mug) ~ proceeded to the-Back Area to his-Desk – Paul followed him…
The teen passed-By the ‘not’ crowded LOCKUP HOLDING (… with ‘only’ 2 arrests Of-that evening) ~ the Lockups WERE ‘separated’ By-gender:
* In the-MEN’s SLAMMER – there WAS the-Case-Of Domestic-Violence… where a sleeping drunk Aboriginal man WAS snoring-Aloud in his-Cell, after arrested…
* In the-WOMEN’s SLAMMER – there WAS an-8-year-Old BOY… also the-Case-Of Domestic-Violence… where he Stabbed his 10-year-Old Brother with Kitchen-scissors… when the elder-sibling Refused to Share his WhatsApp porn…
Paul saw the frightened boy crying in the-Cell ~ while outside the-Slammer WAS his-Mother scolding him…
Paul finally arrived at the BACKAREA OFFICE… where there WERE Desks with PC-desktops, for the ‘uniformed’ officers to-Submit their-Arrest ‘incident’ reports. Smithy sipping his-Coffee, Told Paul to sit on a stool Near-him (… and Wait-for-his Inspector mother, who WAS Off-duty) …
A Minute went-By ~ where they Were ‘both’ quiet… the Boy ‘expected’ Smithy to Question-him ~ BUT the-Senior officer DIDN’T ask him-Anything… as his-keen 2-Index-Fingers typed his-Report… while Paul ‘watched,’ in-Deep Thoughts…
‘… maybe my name Wouldn’t BE-reported cos’ I’m a minor in a criminal-Robbery case… I think… Smithy Would say-THAT I ‘happen’ TO-BE there ‘during’ the-Actually robbery à I should stick with my-Rehearsed ‘alibi’ ~ that I’m coming from Soccer-practice… its Immaterial IF-practice WAS Cancelled due to rain…
‘… oh-oh, s***… I’m ‘riding’ with-Mom Later… WHAT-IF she asked, ‘Where is ‘your’ school bag?’ What Do-I say…!? I Can’t Lie ~ and, it’s the end-Of-the road for-ME…
“… yikes…its Military School I’ll GO – cos’ I CAME to Kane-Drive from-Home-NOT-School… cos my-Backpack is in Messi’s stepdad’s house – Mom-Is a B*****-Good police ~ she’ll PICK these minor-Clues…
‘… What-IF she asked, ‘what Were you Doing in Kane-Drive, coming-There from Home?... gosh, what DO I Say…? I CAN’T Say, ‘… I’m on-A-Reconnaissance ‘mission,’ in-RPL ~ on my 2nd-Day in my-Reincarnation ‘into’ her-Son Paul-Messi’s body…
‘… that’s a whackadoo-Reply à ‘I’m on a-Highway to-Hell’… Off-to Military school Messi-&-I ‘might’ GO…’
He WAS Distracted by Smithy’s cellphone ringing… Paul ‘peeked’ at the Caller-ID à it WAS Kiperman calling ~ but-Smithy ignored picking, and, Offed the phone, to carry-On typing his-Report. Paul sneaked a quick look at the Monitor-screen…
‘See-Lum-Tat, JOHN’
Paul finally ‘knew’ the Time-Traveler’s Full-Chinese name ~ just like he ‘knew’ his-Ex GF Alicia’s name TO-BE ‘Wong-Ai-Choo’ ~ Paul HAD Forgotten his Worries of his-Mom Variant ‘questioning’ him…
“Frank!”
“… huh, what is it Mason…!?” Smity replied-While-typing…
Paul SAW the fellow-Colleague from the Break-Room just-NOW. He WAS perturbed, and urged the Senior-policeman… Paul Then-heard that the station WAS getting nosier with high-pitched ‘distressed’ Voices Exclaiming, with phones Ringing off-The-Hook… that ‘made’ the Teen TO-BE Nosey…
“Frank, come ~ you Wanna SEE This…” Mason pled…
Smithy stood-Up from his ‘incomplete’ report-typing – and, looked at-the Boy, and said…
“You SIT Here – I’ll BRB!”
‘… no-Way, FOMO ~ I’m following…’
The Curious-Paul trailed behind the 2 Hurrying-men.
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They reached the-CONFERENCE ROOM ~ with 30-people engrossed with the National-News playing-On a-65’ SONY teevee ~ reporting 2-MINOR Earthquakes HAD ‘happened’ in-PERTHLAND… Paul Looked-at the Visuals-Of-the 2 Separate Footages:
* An-Abandoned Dog-farm @Treeton WAS ‘struck’ FIRST ~ where a-Sinkhole crater became a-mass Pond with Underground water.
Paul SAW a-Familiar place of-His-past à that Reawakened MEMORIES…
‘… Treeton…!? That’s the Dairy-Farm… where I DIED with Jane-&-Peter in the Fieldtrip in the-OTHER-PERTH ~ BUT through SEEIN’s divine-Intervention ~ Jane-&-I Reincarnated-and ‘became’ superheroes … while ASMODEUS ‘brought’ Peter Back-Alive ~ giving Him his-Golden-Blood DNA…’
* At the residential-area Kane Drive (… 33 Minutes-Later, via-CCTV footages) ~ where the-Earthquake ‘swallowed’ BOTH of the Walker-House… and John-See’s Glasshouse ~ Along-with 5 victims.
Paul WAS Shocked…
‘… oh-My-God… dad’s House is GONE à just-Like in POST-TREETON ~ where it was Bombed by-Wilford… burying Jane Beneath…
‘… I Could’ve DIED just-Now-Too in the Glasshouse à BUT Thank-God ~ Corporal Smithy ‘took’ Me-HERE to the-Station…
‘… IF-I DIE in-RPL à it’s GAME-OVER…’
Someone Shouted…
“Thank God ~ Det Johnson is-ALIVE!”
… it WAS the curly-haired, young-Detective-BOOTH (…who Paul SAW @the-Glashouse à who the Senior Det Johnson ‘sent’ Ahead TO-the Station à with the Sword-Of-Kerubiel, and Kirk Kiperman’s bloodied Long-Club) ~ Booth TOO ‘was’ Lucky-IN ‘surviving*’ the catastrophe-Of-the-Quake…
*[… the ‘same’ Couldn’t-BE Said of Head-Of-Forensic, Dr Jokim Ridley ~ the Loss of a-Brilliant-Mind ‘who’ ~ HAD Solved numerous profile-Cases in-RPL… a Huge-Blow to the Hill-Courts PD ~ Dr Ridley ‘too’ WAS a passionate EDUCATOR… and, Died Along-with his 4-Interns, from the Academy college Of-Forensic Sciences] …
Corporal Frank-Smithy WAS devastated by his-Colleague’s SUDDEN tragic-Death ~ Paul SAW the Old-policeman sitting-Down on a-Chair… and ‘processing’ à they-BOTH WERE ‘close’ After-30-Years serving Hill-Courts PD ~ where they-BOTH WERE Retiring that-year-End, 2-weeks-Apart…
Paul SAW Mason-&-Booth Taking-Smithy ‘along’ to Perth Hospital To-Pay their-Respects… leaving the Teen-Alone at the-Station – to ‘wait’ for Caroline.
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For the-Next 20 minutes, he sat-At his-designated chair ‘beside’ Smithy’s desk… staring at-screen of-The ‘unfinished’ victim’s Incident report… while, Smithy HAD ‘left’ to-Perth-Hospital…
… in his-Mind, Paul WAS ‘referring’ incidents PRIOR-To the tragic-Earthquake…
… where Smithy WAS at the-Desk… typing the-Incident Report à when his-Cellphone Rang (… Mr. Kiperman Called ~ but Smithy REJECTED the-Call à to Continue with his-Report submission) …
‘… Kiperman Called to INFORM Smithy that the-Quake Happened in Kane-Drive ~ but Smithy ‘didn’t’ pick-up the-Annoying Kiperman who-HAD his-# on-SpeedDial…’
He WAS playing-Back Incidents Of-30 minutes-Ago à ‘where’ he WAS @the Glasshouse – and, he WAS In-Messi mode, escaping from the MethHead’s wrath, chasing-Him with a-Long Club ~ but Smithy RESCUED Paul… and ‘brought’ him to the-Hill Courts PD…
‘… I ‘should-BE’ grateful THAT I didn’t GAME-OVER Die, EITHER By-getting my-Brains bashed-In by-Kirk… OR BE-the 6th-VICTIM in the-Quake, That I Escaped…
‘… whoa… those CCTV footages from Kiperman’s showed the-Quake caved-In ‘those’ Houses in-Less than 5-seconds into the-Sinkhole ~ I DON’T Think Messi Could ‘outrun’ that eminent-Death… and MY b***** BAD-LUCK Curses TOO, by ‘not’ Having-ANY superpowers in-RPL…’
Paul’s Mind dilly-dallied to ‘find’ the-NEXT Worry topic… so-That he Could ‘make’ Sense of his-TRUE Mission-in-RPL. He Glanced ‘again’ at the PC screen of the Unfinished Incident-report… with the Time-Traveler variant’s Chinese-name in the-report Column…
‘… where IS the Buddhist-Monk…!? Why is John-in-RPL, Old-&-Ailing in-A-wheelchair…? He Couldn’t ‘even’ REMEMBER-Me Just-Now TOO ~ What Happened* to-Him…!?’
*[… the Divine Monad-MIND ‘had’ Erased-&-Redacted Classified Intel from Paul’s grey-matter…]
But Paul ‘remembered’ running-To the ‘old’ John-variant… fallen-From-his Wheelchair à who TOLD Him to-Protect a-Sword*…
‘… what sword WAS that? ~ I’m fuzzy-HERE… ‘why’ Can’t I REMEMBER… Like-I’m suffering Memory-LOSS…’
*[… the Monad-Mind Also ‘redacted’ (…in BOOK8) From Paul’s Mind Of-the Sword-Of-Kerubiel’s significance in the Abrahamic Apocalyptical WAR ~ BUT Paul WOULD ‘remember’ that-WEAPON in-the ‘future’ (… in-BOOK12) à Cos’ HE-WAS the-Chosen-One (of-The-Council Of-12) … to Wield-IT à To-Fight the-Evil-Side’s Champion à against His-devil TWIN] …
[… BUT currently ~ Paul WAS just a-Useless, Superpowerless Teen-in-RPL à Who Needed to ‘fulfil’ HIS-journey for Redemption ~ To-TAKE him on a path of self-discovery-&-spiritual transformation… Before-WORTHY-In Wielding THE-DIVINE SWORD in-Battle Of the-End-Times] …
But the-Rapt teen WAS in VideoGame-mode with his ‘digital’ Mind Focused in-THAT ONLY Of-the McGuffin Sword ~ (…if it FITTED his NEXT ‘missions’ in-RPL) à where the-Blade that ‘belonged’ to John-See WAS in-The EVIDENCE LOCKER à checked-In Just-Now by Detective ‘curly-haired’ Mason ~ as, Paul HAD Observed-HIM ‘when’ he stepped in the-Station with Corporal Smithy…
… he WAS ‘imagining’ PLOTS to Break-into the-Caged-area Locker, with a duty-Staff in the-Desk INSIDE Cage-holding. His INSANE Strategy WAS Of-Hollywood-Darings-As Of Tom-Cruise’s MI-Movies…
‘… Mason-&-Smithy – BOTH are-In Perth-Hospital… I’m ‘currently’ Unsupervised in the Station à Should I ‘accept’ To MAKE My-Mission Impossible Move…!?’
Paul WAS ‘poofed’ into-Reality by a-Loud Voice – it WAS the-Berating Mother in the LOCKUP HOLDING area… scolding her Detained-son behind-Bars, in the-PD…
… that Didn’t Sit-Well with Paul… as it Reminded him of the-same age-As-the Boy, aged-8 ~ WHERE his-Inspector mother WOULD scolding him ‘jokingly’ when He ‘was’ mischief, that she WOULD ‘warn’ That She’ll Arrest Paul WHEN he’s a-Full-blown Criminal…
The youth Realized that His-testosterones WERE ‘off-The-roof,’ pumping Teen-Angst-Up ‘to-A-11,’ with injecting-Adrenaline to Making him INTO-a jacked-Up Criminal-Minded SUPER-AGENT ~ to Anarchy Cookbook-Up-a-Strategy – to a-Forceful Breaking-an-Entry in the-EVIDENCE-ROOM à To STEAL-&-SEIZE the-Sword (… that John-See TOLD Him ‘Personally’ to-Protect) …
In-his Mind’s Eye ~ Paul envisaged the-Final OUTCOME, with the-Inspector-Mother (… in her Full-Uniform) ~ smiling Like-A-Cheshire-Cat that her-SON Was-a-Full-blown Criminal – slapping her-HANDCUFFS on-Messi… she Teased her-YOUNG-BORNE…
“Game-Over, Poe!”
… then she Manically Laughed Like the Joker, with a-Deck-Of-Cards à pulling-Out a Monopoly boardgame’s ‘GO-To-Jail’ Card – and PUT-It in front of-Paul’s Eyes… it READ…
‘Go directly to Jail!
Do not pass Go!
Do not collect your-Soul!
Paul Then Realized That-he WAS Getting ‘fantastical’ in His-Super-agent Adventure-mode… and dial-It-down ‘notches’ to-The Frequency-Of the-RealtyWorld Of-RPL… that ‘he’ WAS sitting in a Police-Station (… where his-&-Messi’s mom-variant WAS Employed) à Saying a DEFINITIVE ‘NO’ – to-The Strategy-Of Breaking-into the Evidence Room ‘mission’ …
‘…I’m Definitely-OUT… I wanting-To-sit ‘down’ this ‘mission’ ~ it’s a Whackadoo-Strategy PLAN that Definitely Would-Fail ~ who-Am-I…!? I’m a NOBODY 13-Year-Old… WithOut ‘any’ Superpowers… Sorry John ~ whoever VARIANT You-ARE… I honestly Can’t Help you…
‘… I’m-JUST a Useless kid… and, I HID ‘most’ Of-the-Time Like-A-Coward… just-Now… in the Glasshouse WHEN The Hateful-8 HARASSED you… honestly, I Chickened-Out Back-there Outside Your-Study Room…
‘… Come-On, I Can’t even Fight… I Donno IF-MESSI Does ‘know’ HOW-TO Fight…? Hah! I Don’t KNOW Him ~ He Doesn’t SHARE-much… the genie HAS Daddy-Issues – and-Rebels Like the-devil from the-Other Perths…
‘… sorry, I HAD Digressed To-My ‘hosting’ Messi’s Body duties issues-In-this Cocoon body à the-Whole-point IS, as-For any Ethan-Hunt’s MI-Mission for Breaking-In the Evidence Room à soo-Sorry Oldman John See ~ I’M disappointed-In-regrets to inform… That-I Can’t PROTECT your-Sword, Sir… I Pass-it-Off… I’m Unqualified… even, as the sitting-Member Of the-Council Of-12… I Give UP…
When he Thought of THAT non-Conformist decision ‘was’ Wrong-Against the-System’s Order-&-Harmony ~ a-Sudden ‘gush’ of-Inner-peace fell upon him… he self-Reasoned…
‘… I rather Chicken-Out than ending-UP as-A-dead Duck…’
He Calmed himself ‘with’ the Breathing TM-Meditative techniques taught By-Adiyogi (in Samsara) ~ where, Learnt When he WAS in the-Dream in-A-Dream ‘world-Mode… in his bedtime nightly OBE in the OTHER Perth-Earth…
… but His-Focus ‘wasn’t There fully’ ~ as his-Lizard brain Wasn’t ‘attentive’… as-It ‘wandered-Off’ ~ Eavesdropping the-Distinct Conversation ‘between’ the ‘mother-&-son’ in the close-by Lockup Holding-area…
Paul ‘LEARNT’ the names Of-the ‘bogan’ Sons-Of-the Loud-Voiced-Mother…
‘… apparently, the eldest-Son WAS Ronnie, who WAS-Stabbed by the 8-year-Old Johnny ~ when Ronnie ‘refused’ to share a-WhatsApp porn-VDO with the-Sibling…’
Paul Heard the Woman ‘doing’ The-Blame-Game – and Yelling…
“IT ALL YOUR FATHER’S FAULT à Bringing Blue-Pornography into the House! Ronnie SAW it ~ and ‘shared’ IT-TO His phone!”
“NO-MAMA! The WhatsApp video WASN’T PAPA’S à IT WAS YOURS, MAMA! And, Ronnie ‘shared’ IT-TO His phone!” Johnny Replied…
… the mic-drop Response ‘silenced’ the Loud-Voiced mother. Nearby, Paul sighed… his Mind ‘went-Into’ Public-Service-Announcement MODE…
‘… the #1 Parenting Mistake-is ~ the failure to ENSURE child-Locking measures To Your DEVICES with PASSWORDS à SO-TO Protect THE-Innocence of Your-MINORS from Your-Own PERVERTED ‘personal-&-private’ STUFF that-You BRING Home… this PSA is sponsored by ‘the-ONE-&-ONLY’ Paul-Walker… A ‘VISITOR’ in-RPL… Signing-off…’
Paul Looked-up – and SAW the Front-desk Sargent-Trudy Coming… ‘accompanying’ His-Inspector-Mother dressed in All-Black ~ the Darth Vader March ‘soundtrack’ theme played-in his-Mind. He froze…
‘… I s***-You ‘not,’ Poe – here-Comes Trouble…’
He HAD a-Panic attack, realizing his-Alibi HAD too ‘many’ plot-holes (… Like a-Failed Hollywood Blockbuster). His alibi-Of-coming from soccer-practice to Kane-Drive WOULDN’T Work, as the-police keen-eyed Mom would probably-BE Suspicious-&-Disbelieved his-Lying. He groaned with helpless-Defeat thinking…
‘… Poe, this is Where-The s*** ‘hits’ the proverbial-Fan ~ What-If ‘when’ Darth-Carol-Vader asked, “… WHERE IS YOUR SCHOOL-BAG?” – what BS ‘should’ I tell…!? Then Darth-Carol says, “I’M YOUR MOTHER ~ I KNOW LIES!
‘… too-Late for the TRUTH too…
‘… she Then slice my arm-Off – just like Vader ‘did-To’ his-Son, Luke Skywalker…
‘… ITS all-My-fault – Messi-&-I ~ Go-To Military School…’
The 2 women stopped at a Closed-Glass door as they spoke. When They ‘talked,’ both ‘occasionally’ glance at-Paul, seated beside Smithy’s report-writing desk. The-Boy WAS Annoyed with-Trudy and, ‘judged’ her with ‘more’ Negative-Thoughts’…
‘… what’s the-hack is Saying to-Mom…!? She abandoned her Duty-Desk and ‘followed’ Darth-Carol ‘all-the-way’ HERE to ‘gossip’ ABOUT-Me…’
… he WAS Exasperated Of ‘what’ she SAID earlier about his-Bravery WAS ‘stupid’ ~ pinning Mayor’s Hero’s medal-in-The-casket…
There WAS an Instant Disliking to the Desk-Sargent WHO ‘reminded’ him-Of Facebook IRA-COLLINS of the POST-TREETON Realm ~ the Trouble-maker WHO injected Bad-Thoughts into Jane’s Mom, DR SHELLEY WILSON… and, while the Doctor-mother belittled the principal-Harris in his-Office ~ Ira WAS grinning in-Pleasure in the bench, at the-Back…
‘… what kindda Evil-hearted woman-WHO ‘takes’ pleasure in her friend’s Family troubles… where Jane WAS preggo…!!?’
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Unbeknownst to Paul’s Negative-Perceptions – behind the Closed-Glassdoor, BOTH the women WERE talking about Collecting ‘donations’ for the widow of-The-Late Dr Riley’s funeral, and Whether there Would be a police’s 21-gun salute…
Moments-Later, Trudy Left to her-Duty Desk – Caroline pushed the Glassdoor of the Back-area and, Entered… The seated, Paul’s neck hair stood-With-Panic-Attack, as the orchestic soundtrack-Of-Darth Vader echoed in his mind. He avoided-Eye contact, looking-Down to his Nike-sneakers…
‘… I’m Another-Johnny victim, with an Intimidating-&-Lecturing-Mom…Poe-&-Messi ~ WE-Are-Goners…’
… his heart pounded ~ cortisol fear hormones skyrocketed to his pineal-gland that projected – RECALLING 3rd-Eye images Of-POST-TREETON ‘where,’ a-Caroline Variant ‘slapping’ him, ‘accusing’ him for a-Possible Tarzan-&-Jane Porn VDO from the ~ deriving suspicion-Of the Paul-&-Jane Kissing VDO… that-Happened during SHS’ Family-Day beach-trip…
Caroline Walked-Over to her younger-borne son (… in all dirty clothes) ~ Looking at him, and said with a Concerned-Voice…
“Poe, are-You-Alright?”
He looked-Up ‘puzzled’ ~ and grunted (… speechless-At-the ‘outcome’) – he did a-Lot-of Nodding like a-Chimp to its Circus Master… a sense Of-Relief came that he WASN’T Slapped by the RPL’s Caroline-variant…
“Thank-God ~ you FOLLOWED Corporal Smithy Back HERE to-The-Station, before the-Quake in Kane Drive THAT killed all-Those innocent souls…”
Paul WAS ‘still’ nodding with Guilty-Conscious that his mother suspicion ‘about’ his WHEREABOUTS ‘were’ secondary to the-Quake that KILLED 5 VICTIMS – WhereElse his ‘involvement’ it the Glasshouse robbery Didn’t KILL-ANYONE…
‘… don’t pop the-champagne yet-Poe ~ BE-ONGUARD for the car-ride Home Is-Still YET to-Come…’
The tired-Caroline SAT at-Smithy’s desk and-then Said that the-minor Quakes HAD caused major-Traffic jam of panicking After-Work commuters WITH those Involved with Evacuation from Kane-Drive suburbs, and the dairy-Communities @Treeton. And, That WAS ‘why’ she WAS Held-Up in the bottleneck jam…
… her voice-Broke – that she HAD prayed in-The-waits in-The-Long Jams ~ as she WAS distressed by THOUGHTS Of-Paul’s safety… tears welled-Up in her eyes. The-teen ‘comforted’ her by hold her hand on-The-desk…
“… no-Worries ~ I’m fine, Mom…”
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She nodded, and used her other hand’s thumb-&-index finger on the nose-bridge, to wipe-Off her tears. Changing-the Topic, she spoke Again…
“… by-The-way, Poe ~ Your FATHER ‘would-Be’ here, in-A-while’…”
Paul acknowledged-with Nods…
‘… Tom is Coming ~ despite his Long-BUSY Working hours @the Blake Country-Club… the Last I SAW him ‘was’ Monday-morning ~ but today, the Whole-Of-Tuesday I Didn’t SEE him… come-On-Tom, ‘why Aren’t You a father-Figure TO-MESSI ~ he Needs you…’
Caroline Spoke-Again… with-A-serious Tone…
“Poe, I’m Warning you à please Don’t Disrespect HIS-wife…”
The Boy ‘stopped’ nodding… his mouth Opened-As-an ‘O’… his Mind ‘was’ Awake…
‘… huh… it’s NOT Tom-Harris à BUT my Real DAD-dad Solomon-Walker…’
The imprisoned Messi-persona ‘retaliated’ inside His-Mind ~ raging-&-spurring Profanities at the Soon-Arriving mr-&-mrs… BUT Paul Managed to ‘lock-Him-up’ à ‘in you-GO-into ‘your’ Dark-Room and Stay-THERE!’
He ‘knew’ the-WIFE that Caroline WAS referring à in PERTHLAND* ~ Carol-&-Solomon WERE Divorced-&-Remarried – back-THERE, Caroline ‘was’ Married to Joe-Dickson WHILE Solomon ‘was’ Married to Lola-Flores (… a variant-Of Jane’s Filipina housekeeper in the-OTHER-PERTH**). Both of the-Walker-Twins ~ Paul-&Peter WERE Reincarnated in-THEIR ‘own’ Variant-Cocoon bodies in-PERTHLAND, as Able-bodies 16-year-Old teens…
*[Book4…]
**[Book1,2-&3…]
… Peter-WHO DESPERATELY Wanted to Meet Solomon-variant (… the TWIN’s father, who-EARLIER ‘died’ 3 years-Ago in a tragic BMW crash in the-OTHER PERTH). So, Peter drove his old-&-junky DeLorean taking Paul to their old-neighborhood à TO the-Walker House-That ‘stood’ ~ where the Remarried Solomon-variant LIVED…
Over THERE @Walker-House, Peter ‘unintentionally’ INSULTED Lola (… calling ‘her’ a-Domestic-Help) à the Solomon-variant CHASED-Out both the-Twins from-the-Compound – for the-Racial Remark to his-WIFE…
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At Smithy’s desk, both the mother-&-son WERE in-A Moment-of silent-&-reflection ~ Caroline WAS melancholy-To the death of her-dear-Colleague, Dr Ridley ~ while Paul WAS ‘still’ in-PERTHLAND…
‘… am I MEETING the Sol-&Lola couple? … but it Doesn’t ‘feel-Right’ ~ Just-NOW WAS-NOT the-Walker House from PERTHLAND, where its-Compound HAD a swimming-pool (… with ‘my’ Step-Siblings in-the-pool) ~ SIMILAR To-when the-devil-&-I visited ‘before’ Going to School Over-There…
‘… SO-where Does Solomon-&-Lola Lived in-RPL…!?’
Caroline’s iPhone Rang on-The-desk ~ Paul ‘peeped’ at the Caller-ID…
‘Solomon Walker’
The Insp-mom Stood-Up with the ringing Cellphone ~ and before Answering, she Reminded Paul…
“… POE! You ‘better’ Behave Yourself Later…”
The-Boy slightly nodded. He saw Caroline answering her-Call…
“…yes-Sol… where are you…?”
Paul SAW her walking-Out the Glassdoor.
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It WAS almost 5-Minutes, the-Teen ‘waited’ at Smithy’s Desk. His gastric-juices rumbled several times in his-Belly ~ a Couple-Of-hours past his Evening dinner-Time. Paul too HAD no-money for the-Snack Vending-machine for a bag-Of-Doritos… he sat, waiting-&-people Watching…
… he ‘noticed’ that the BackArea WAS emptying fast (… from 10-Uniformed officers to-2) – Paul ‘assumed’ they WERE Dispatched to ‘assist’ in the-Quake areas…
MESSI’s whiny-Voice in-His Head ‘grumbled’~ ‘I’m Hungreee…’
‘Shut-Up Messi ~ I’m ‘hungry’ Too à but I GOTTA ‘meet’ Dad…!’
He Looked Up at the-Glassdoor – and SAW Darth-Carol ‘accompanying’ a Total-Stranger, who carried a 3-year-Old girl… Paul’s Jaw-Dropped…
‘… whoa… THIS Isn’t My-DAD!!!’
Paul ‘let’ Messi ‘out’ – to Look into His-EYES…
‘Hey-Messi! Is ‘that’ your DAD!’
‘What is that F*****-Doing HERE!? What Have YOU DONE with My-Body, you-B***** Intruder!!?’
‘… okay-Shkran! BACK-into the-Bottle You-Go, my-Messi-Genie – I ‘just’ wanted ‘confirmation’ Of your father… cos’ that isn’t-Mine…
‘… D*** YOU-RPL à your-Reality is Inside-&-Out, and Totally-Confusing…
‘… so… where is the-Couple Sol-&-Lola At-HERE in-RPL…!?’
Paul WAS FedUp ~ and pressed HIS-Pause-Button – he Doesn’t WANT to Over-think the-Game ‘about’ Messi’s REALITY (… with his Daddy-issues). His-Mind* WAS fatigued … His-Body WAS exhausted… His-belly WAS growling non-Stop…
*[… The Supreme-Monad Mind HAD ‘drained’ Paul’s MIND to-Its-MAX (… which He HAD No-Memory-Of ‘events’ ~ ever-since ‘redacting’ ALL Intel Of-the Greek-Olympians in the abandoned’ Walker-Houses’ GOD-CAGE] …
… the-weary teen Decide TO-BE in Observation-Mode ‘during’ the-Rest-Of the Chapter8 in-Book8-Of-The Perth’s Accidental Superheroes’ SERIES… looking ‘through’ Messi’s View-Lenses à it’s His-Story – with Paul as-the Audience…
They entered the Glassdoor – Paul’s jaw-dropped Again, when he Realized the-STRANGER Looked Like the British-actor James Purefoy…
‘…sweet-bejesus, Poe à Messi’s DAD is James-Purefoy… the handsome Under-rated Actor à OR is he the-Actor Himself ‘re-casted’ as-Solomon-Walker – cos’ Of Creativity-Differences Problems in the-Games SERIES Production… WAS It…!?
‘… who Cares…!? I’m a-BIG James-Purefoy FAN à I Like his Fantasy-movies in Netflix … already watching him as the heroic dragon-slayer in the-movie ‘GEORGE-&-THE DRAGON…
‘… my-Best James-Purefoy movie, By-far is SOLOMON KANE…
‘… in-IT he Played an-Anti Hero as a-Coldblooded Mercenary, marked for-Damnination cos’ He WAS-soo Evil à after a Near-Death survival, he opted a 2nd-Chance by-Renouncing his Violent-Ways to ‘join’ a-Monastery à Seeking Redemption, Self-Discovery, and Spiritual Transformation…
‘… Later, Kane Left the Monastery TO-BE a-Wanderer à seeking Peace-in-his Life, Atoning Past SINS, BUT it WAS ShortLived à when he CrossedPath with his Old-nemesis, The Sorcerer MALACHI (… a Servant-Of-Satan) à who Conjured Demons-&-Forces Of-Darkness…
‘… it WAS Good-vs-Evil FINALE à in the-movie-End, AS-IT Drove-Kane To-Victory!
‘… whoa ‘drove-Kane’ à Kane-Drive – that WAS the Street-name… where the Old-House-Of-Walker WAS à before the-Quake devastated into a-Sinkhole… along with John’s Glasshouse…’
He WAS fed-up ‘over-Thinking’ and in-Figuring ‘out’ people-&-events in-RPL which-WERE the-Reversal of-the-PERTHLAND Realm. He ‘just’ WANTED to sit-Back the rest-Of-the evening, and-Observe…
Caroline pushed the Glassdoor, for Sol ‘Purefoy’ Walker carrying his baby-Daughter to enter the-BACKAREA, where Paul WAS. But they stood Halfway to Smithy’s desk, and the father put the little-girl down, who WAS holding his-Hand while They waited for Sol’s wife…
‘… where Is-Lola…!? She’s a Good-Housekeeper to the-Wilson household in ‘every’ Perth-realms – took ‘great’ care of my-Jane and her 3-year-Old brother ~ she WAS good-To ME-TOO … ‘when’ we HAD Lunch @Wilsons…
‘… but-Back in PERTHLAND ~ like-Palpatine somehow Dad ‘resurrected’ from ‘his’ death-Of-the OTHER-PERTH’s BMW road-Crash… and, WAS Married to Lola, and – they HAD 3-Children…’
The Seated, Paul Scrutinized the little-mixed parentage Girl… and can’t recall if it WAS the-SAME girl-in-the swimming-Pool ‘during’ his-&-Peter’s Visit-Over in-Perthland ~ but he ‘knew’ one-Of-the 3 Children’s named As-Ryan, 8-years-Old (… ‘who’ WAS close-To Peter) …
Both the Exs ~ Solomon-&-Caroline SPOKE, while the girl held-her father’s hand. Purefoy-Walker WAS saying there WAS no-Insurance that-Could-Be ‘claimed’ for the destruction-Of-the house. as the-Quake WAS an-Act-Of-God. He Came As-Soon when their ‘former’ Neighbor-Kiperman Called-Him. Caroline said that their ‘former’ Neighbor John – WAS ‘save’ Too from the-Quake (… ‘now’ in-Hospital with a-2nd-stroke) ~ but the ‘same’ Couldn’t-BE said to the ‘rest’ Of-the 5 police-staff WHO perished in the-Glasshouse…
… Paul WAS eavesdropping their Conversation from Smithy’s desk ~ the little Girl WAS staring at HIM… Paul grinned, and it ‘frightened’ the child, WHO-then ‘hid’ behind her-Father. Paul sighed at Messi’s Bad-repo ~ That Was-Despised-&-Scared by-Many…
‘… shame-On you-MESSI ~ even Your-Step sister Is Afraid-of-You…
‘… how I WISHED I ‘had’ a-Step sister…’
Finally, through the-Glassdoor, ‘came’ The Wife with an-Infant in her-Arm à Paul’s JawDropped ‘again’ at the-Character ‘flip-Of-RPL à instead of a-Filipina, Purefoy-Walker’s wife WAS Chinese woman (… ‘not’ any-Chinese woman à Paul KNEW her Too… it WAS Siobhan Wong à Maggi-Wong’s ‘auntie’). He ‘last’ met her WAS in-POST-TREETON @St Michael Church ‘during’ his Holy-Confirmation ceremony… Siobahn WAS a-Catholic from a-Different diocese, but came with her ‘family’ – for the-Mass-&-Ceremony conducted by Cardinal Albert-Beltran…
‘… f***ing Mail-Order Bride! Curse her To-HELL!’ A Voice-Shouted in his-HEAD…
‘SHUT-UP-&-Behave, Messi!’
Paul WAS dazed… his thoughts WERE crosswired to the ‘switches-&-flips’ in-RPL of people-&-events (… with ‘reversed’ Backstories TO-Figure out in-Book8, where there WAS a-Spill-Over fromBook7) …
… he took a-Deep breath, and ‘calmed-Down’ his ‘medium-cooked’ weary-brains (… in the state-Of-Info ‘overload’) …
‘… chillax-bruz, it’s ‘just’ a-Gameà DON’T Think About It-too-Much, Poe… enjoy-The-show… take a Backseat and-Observe ~ there MUST-Be a ‘clue’ somewhere – then, ‘capitalize-It as-A-strategy’ à your-Mantra is-To ‘Play-Well-&’Die-Well too’…’
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The-teen SAW Caroline Shaking-Hands with Siobhan… there ‘was’ no-Animosity in the-3 year since Sol-&-Carol divorced, and the 3-Of-them remained ‘friends.’ Paul sighed as-IT reminded that society HAD ‘less’ Regards-&-Respect For-the sanctity-Of-Matrimony ~ Marriage-Certificates ‘were’ mere disposable Tissue-Papers…
Paul WAS ‘glad’ that the-RPL Caroline-variant HAD married to Purefoy-Walker for 10 years à had 2 sons, Paul MESSI (…and, SAFFA Peter included) à an-All White-family à BUT after his Divorce, Purefoy-Walker married a Chinese-woman à and they Have 2-Daughters of-Mixed race…
… it ‘reminded’ Paul of school in POST-TREETON ~ where in-B-CLASS, his Math-Teacher Mrs. Kim-Li Dugermman, who WAS married to a-WhiteMan, and HAVE Mixed-Race children-Of-her ‘own’…
‘… it’s ‘your’ Dad’s choice, Messi ~ don’t-BE salty… Let it Go… it’s Adult’s Affair, ‘where’ We-Minor don’t have-A-Say ~ in their Final choices-Or-decisions… get-Rid of your Daddy-Issues, and ‘understand’ him, ‘forgive’ him… and, ‘love’ him…
‘… from ‘where’ I-COME… my dad-Died… Be-Grateful, Messi à your-Is ‘still’ Alive…’
The baby in Siobhan’s harness-pouch POOPED à Caroline ‘offered’ to accompany the-younger mother to the ladies-Washroom to change her-baby’s Diapers. Siobhan called the-3-year-Old daughter…
“… Simone, come follow – Let’s go she-she…”
The little-Girl urged her-dad by tugging his hand, to FOLLOW them to the ladies’ Room, while giving a-Thousand-yard stare at Messi (… to ‘get’ away-from the-Teen). The father coaxed her…
“… you Go-on, Lovie ~ Daddy ‘would-Be right Here, when you Come back, dear…”
‘… no-worries, Lil’ One ~ I WON’T ‘steal’ your-Daddy… your step-Bro MESSI ‘still’ Hates-him for marrying ‘your’ Chinese-Mom à that WHAT my-Racist Twin-the-devil –WOULD ‘have’ Done-TOO in My-Perth earths…’
The mother forcefully grabbed the-Stubborn Simone’s hand and dragged her-Away from her-Father to the open-Glassdoor held by Caroline. The women left…Caroline took Siobhan to the private-&-exclusive Woman’s WashRoom that WAS ‘reserved’ for high-ranking personnel in the Hill-Courts PD.
Despite the friendly façade, Like-Messi ~ Caroline-too HAD ‘hated’ Purefoy-Walker the-Architecture … who HAD an-Extra marital affair with his-Secretary Siobhan, and ‘made’ her preggo…
… since ‘Abortion’ Was-A-Sin to her Catholic-belief ~ Caroline HAD to-divorce her-Husband, so that He Could ‘raise’ Simone, with his ‘new’ Wife… over the-years, another baby-Gemma ‘was’ born ~ finally Caroline ‘forgave’ her-Ex-husband, as he WAS happier – married to-Siobhan, and the father to her-Daughters…
… despite he Left-the Catholic Church à and, became A-Born Again Christian…
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At the-BACKAREA, there WERE Only the-Solomon variant-&-Paul. The place WAS empty ~ even the-Last 2 uninform-cops WERE Dispatched to the-Quake ‘Emergency-Calls’…
Purefoy-Walker walked to Paul. The-Teen ‘fan’ admired the-Handsome Brit-actor, and complimented…
‘… damm-you, Messi ~ you Have a-Handsome actor AS-Your father, WHO’s playing – the-Role of my-Dad, who’s dead BTW…
‘… whoa… from a Certain-angle, he Looks Like the-French actor, Christopher Lambert… you ‘know’ – he played-Tarzan in Greystoke, the-movie…
‘… don’t you watch movies-On-Netflix? ~ then-Messi, you Keep-Up as I’m an 80s-&-90s film buff… a ‘habit’ I GOT from the Other Perth-earths… where I WAS a-Cripple in-A-wheelchair, with many ‘spare-Hours,’ Cos’ I can’t-GO out-To-play…’
The man came-Over and placed his hand On-Paul’s shoulder ~ the-Messi-Side on-Him ‘was’ tensed by-the touch ~ while Paul suppressed Messi’s ‘urge’ to punch his-Father’s Face… and, the-Host ‘managed’ to put the-Fulminated Genie-Back in-The-bottle. Purefoy-Walker said…
“… are you-OK, Poe…?”
The ‘calm’ 13-year-Old nodded with-A-grunt…
Purefoy sat at on Smithy’s chair at the desk, holding-On to-his iPhone. Paul WAS awed as he ‘sat’ in-Close-proximity with his first-&-only Hollywood celebrity (… an-Actor Who-Paul ‘admired’ as a-Good, but-An underappreciated Lead~ just-like Christopher ‘Tarzan’ Lambert, for their ‘contributions’ to the Fantasy-genre movies) …
… But the-Fan Side-of-HIMSELF ‘restrained’ to take a-Selfie-Or-2 with the-James Purefoy…
… words-Then sputtered from nervous-Paul’s mouth…
“…so-Sorry ‘about’ the House-Going down… err ~ Our-House ‘hit-By the-Quake…”
“No worries About-It… as Long-As you’re SAFE ~ that’s ‘what’ Matters-to-Me, Son…”
The man Changed the-Subject (… it ‘was’ distressing’ for-A-minor) ~ Messi’s father then Asked…
“… How’s school, Poe…!?”
… the teen ‘felt’ odd, with the switch-Of-topic à where the-Quake WAS a ‘bigger’ deal THAN his narrow-Death in the-Home-Robbery à in-Case-of ‘safety’ (… narrowly-Escaping from his-Head ‘bashed’ by the MethHead-Kirk) …
“… school is-Good… err… Dad…”
… Paul ‘felt’ awkward calling the Actor ‘as-Dad’ – but he-Played ‘along’ to Messi’s PART in His-STORY in-RPL… where it WAS like-Performing-In a-Movie scene. The-Fan-Boy Paul, ‘felt’ honored that James-Purefoy WAS in the-production, while the-Boy (…with-Out-a script) WAS feeding-Off his-Lines with his-Own improv…
… refraining the-Urge to-Say ‘anything’ odd to impress his-Admired Brit-actor ~ where, Paul ‘held’ Back-saying…
‘… but-Purefoy-Daddy-O, your-Son, Messi is the-Last in-Class cos’ he Isn’t ‘interested’ in-Studies ~ he ‘just’ Quit ever-since the-Divorce à but it’s ALL GONNA Change WITH me-InCharge! And, you’ll-BE Proud OF-Him, the NEXT-TIME ‘when’ You-Ask me…’
Paul spoke-Less, listened More, as the Actor Changed-the-Topic to-Soccer ~ where he Followed-&-Subscribed Messi’s YouTube Channel… and HAD ‘been’ his-#1 Fan…
‘… what-MORE can you-Ask Messi ~ your-Father LOVES You… forgive Him for ‘cheating’ On-mom to Marry Simone’s mom… believe Me, my dad WAS ‘flawed’ Too… he WAS BOTH a-Wife Cheater and a-Gambler… with huge-a** Debt left for-Mom to-Settle, ‘after’ his Car-crash death…
‘… what I’m ‘saying,’ Messi ~ your father, Purefoy-Walker is a BetterMan than my-Dad à GO-forgive-HIM as a-Catholic for Abandoning You à and reconcile ‘with’ Him, and his-NEW ‘family’ à hey, you GOT 2 Lovely-sisters… Be-a Good Big Brother to Simone… she Would Love-You…
… instead-Of-fearing you…’
Both Purefoy-&-Paul HAD an interesting conversation ~ as they BOTH ‘were’ fans-Of-the Superstar Lionel-Messi… they were ‘in-admiration’ Of-the player… as they spoke-Of the-UEFA Cup 2nd-Leg Quarterfinals in Liverpool, England… Paul ‘let’ the-Actor Do-Most of the-Talking, as he WAS thinking-Things of-the OTHER PERTH – of his ‘own’ father Solomon-Walker ‘before’ his Death, in the-Tragic BMW Crash…
‘… dad used to-Play racecar videogames with-Me, ‘before’ he got ‘busy’ with his Home-office work, architecting major-projects…’
Paul ‘was’ Observing the actor HAD nailed the-Mannerism of-his Late-dad, who waved his-hands with an-Object (… ‘mostly’ his-iPhone) – like a-Orchestra maestro’s wand, whenever Solomon spoke…
Then Purefoy-Walker changed the-Topic ~ as, he murmured in-A-low voice…
“… is your-Mom ‘pregnant’…!?”
Paul WAS Taken-Aback ‘when’ he WAS ‘stumped’ ~ blushing…
“… huh…!? Is-she…?” He-pretended…
… but he ‘knew’ SHE-WAS à he yesterday, had-Eavesdropped Carol-&-Tom’s fighting in the-Master-bedroom (… that she WANTED an-Abortion) … which Paul ‘shouldn’t’ mention ~ as, its PRIVATE Adults’ Territory (… where, minors’ opinions Were ‘not’ Wanted) …
Purefoy Laughed as he HAD ‘made’ his-Son uncomfortable…
“… cos’ she ‘was’ glowing, HaHaHa! Never ‘mind’ about-That ~ you’re ‘too’ young to ‘know’… anyways, Congrats to Tom-&-Carol for the-Blessing ~ Be-Happy, Poe… soon, you’ll ‘have’ either a-Brother-OR-a Sister … Or who-Knows ~ BOTH… if its-TWINS… HaHaHa!”
Paul Looked-down (… avoiding eye-Contact to the jovial Messi’s dad) – still Maintaining his-Sheepish-grin…
‘… but Purefoy Daddy-O ~ Mom is billie-jeaning the baby… it’s no-Baby Sister for-Messi…’
The awkward moment Abrupted ~ when Purefoy checked-His-phone, ‘after’ a Notification-pinged. Paul was ‘digesting’ the-Actor’s comment of ‘being’ Too-young-To-know ~ about the-Consequences-of-The ‘birds-&-the-bees’ …
‘…no-no, Purefoy-Daddy-O ~ I’m NOT too-Young to know ‘about’ sex-&-procreation … as the b*****-Bad-Luck POST-TREETON-realm ‘had’ Taught-ME the-Most … I WAS ‘tricked’ in the-Garden-Of-Eden ~ GIVEN a-Bad Hexed-Apple, that ‘recreated’ the Immaculate-Conception2.0…
‘… my-GF Jane-The-virgin, then ‘became’ preggo WHEN she Ate-It à they ‘blamed’ me the-Equally virgin crippled-BF ‘responsible’ à based-On a DeepFake midget Tarzan Sex-VDO…
‘… what I’m Saying Daddy-O… as a-12-year-Old à I’ve BEEN there, ‘already’ Bought Birth-Control MEDS-Online, with Jane’s Consent… but it WAS impossible To-Abort a-Demigoddess ~ the daughter-Of-the SUN-GOD Apollo…
‘… Long-story-Short ~ APO ‘forgave’ Us… now I’m STUCK like a-Mission-less mercenary Like-YOU, Solomon-Kane à here-In-RPL…
‘… Then-in the-Reincarnation Process, I’ve LOST my-GF in-RPL… and, Crazy-Jane is ‘not’ my-Lover…’
Purefoy’s iPhone RANG, and he answered-It… more-Listening, and Laughing ~ the Teen didn’t-Know ‘who’ the-Caller WAS – but the call ‘humored’ Messi-dad… Paul smiled along, till he SAW Caroline entering the Glassdoor-Alone…
… Paul Stood-Up, and so-Did Purefoy ending the-Call ~ still Laughing, as he commented to-Paul…
“… it WAS my-bub Simone… she’s pulling a-Tantrum ~ that I Didn’t ‘follow’ her to the-Restroom, HaHaHa ~ she’s a ‘spoilt’ Daddy’s girl, HaHaHa… I Got to-Go…”
Paul ‘froze’ when Purefoy ‘hugged’ Him (… even though, it WAS Messi’s Dad ~ but-Paul ‘missed’ Solomon’s hugs, ‘back’ in his-Earth ~ its-BEEN 3-Years ‘since’ he Passed-away) …
The man-said, holding the boy’s shoulders…
“… Poe! Call Me if you Need Anything…”
Paul nodded and saw-Him hurried-Off, and hugging goodbyes to his-Ex ~ and, Caroline ‘instructed’ him roads to-Avoid, where There WERE massive Traffic-Jams Cos’ of the 2-Quakes in-Perth…
… the boy-Waited for the Adults’ talking-To-end… his stomach WAS-back rumbling – he Looked at his Timex-wristwatch… 8:51 PM (… 2-Hours ‘past’ Dinner-Time ~ just Like-Messi, he WAS Hungreee) …
Purefoy waved to him ‘before’ exiting the-Glassdoor. Caroline Told Paul…
“… Let’s Go Home…”
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The boy WAS following his-Insp-Mom in the hallway of Hill-Courts PD ~ they passed the TECHNOLOGY-CENTRE… Paul Slowed-Down in awe…
… there WAS a different young-Officer in his-Shift, with a VR-Headset which controlled drones, dispatched in the-Quake areas – providing satellite-Visual feed for the authorities for Mass-evacuation…
The rapt-Paul ‘wanted’ to-Tell Caroline that he ‘wanted’ to ‘join’ the-Forces-PD someday – and-BE a Drone-Operator ~ BUT…
… On 2nd-Thought, he dismissed the-Idea…
… there WAS An-Internal ‘conflict’…
‘… Keep your Ambitions To-Yourself, Poe à this-IS MESSI’s Insp-Mom HERE ~ who Doesn’t ‘believe’ Messi Would-Ever Graduate à he’s the Last-in-Class… and, ‘not’ At-All interested in-Studies… this-Caroline variant Would Laugh At-MY-Face, cos’ Of-Messi…
… putting ALL his-Eggs INTO the-Soccer-Basket in-RPL à just-Like the-devil in-OTHER Perth-Earths, with his ‘obsession’ in Tennis, Ambition-of-Wanting TO-BE à a-Superstar Is-Born…’
On his 3rd-Thought, he ‘compromised’ the-Idea…
‘… why-CAN’T Poe BE-A Drone-Operator…!? ~ that is MORE-Easier than Following dad’s Architecture Ambition… BTW ~ drones-Are ‘fun’…
‘… I’ll ‘still’ Play-along to Messi’s goals-&-dreams in the-Socceroo selections… meanwhile, I’ll buck-Up at school TO-Graduate… SO-That Poe ‘gets’ His-OWN Ambition too-In-years to-Come… As-my BackUp-plan…’
-O-
Still walking in the-Hallway, the mother-&-son passed the-BRIEFING-AREA, some detectives WERE discussing about the-Quake ‘creating’ 2 Massive sinkholes, that WERE flooded into small-Lakes with Underground-water. Someone said that the-Hottest career professions on-The-rise in-The-future Would-Be Geologists…
… but-In his Mind, Paul Disagreed…
‘… no-Thanks ~ I wanna-Be a-Drone Operator… having My-EYES up-Above water ~ rather-Than My-FEET in-The-mud…’
Some of the detectives greeted the off-duty Inspector in the-Station on-Her-way Out, and some were surprised that the teen à who Corporal Smithy brought to the-station earlier-WAS Carol’s kid… while ‘following’ his-mom, Paul Looked at-Them… acknowledging Him TOO – one person ‘saluted’ ~ for His-Bravery of intervening in-the Glasshouse ‘robbery’… saving John-See’s Life…
… Paul grinned-At-them ~ and gave A-Mental interview…
‘… I HAD to-GO IN – That’s John, my-Friend… we’re in-The-Intergalactical Council-Of-12 … we Look-After Each-Other…’
His reveries ‘poofed’ WHEN, he heard Loud-voices Ahead in the Lobby à then-the Sally gate Opened ~ On A-wheelchair WAS the-Handcuffed Kirk-Kiperman, screaming His-Head-Off…
“YOU-PIGS Shot Me! I’m in-F***ing Terrible Pain à Take Me back to the-Hospital – I Don’t wanna spend the-Night in a-S***ty-LockUp, withOut my-Pain-Meds”
“ShutUp, Kiperman!” A uniformed cop shouted-While pushing-The-wheelchair…
It WAS a One-way Hallway ~ Paul couldn’t-Avoid ‘facing’ the wheelchaired-Kirk, coming Ahead – the Moment The-MethHead SAW the teen-WHO-called the-Police – He WAS Raged…
“YOU F***ER AGAIN! I’ll Kill You, the-NEXT Time I SEE-YOU! I KNOW Where You-LIVE! You’re DEAD!”
It ‘frightened’ the-Boy…
“Zip-It Up, Kiperman! Show some respect in-HERE!” The Cop pushing the-Wheelchair ‘smacked’ the Drug-Addict’s head… as he saw Disrespect to the-Family of his-Superior officer, in his-Presence… nodding-&-said…
“… just empty-vessel ‘threats’~ good-Day, Ma’am…”
Paul SAW his mother nodding… then-stopped walking ~ to speak to-Her-son…
“Poe ~ No-Worries… everything-Is-fine – it’s All Empty Threats… you’re safe…
“… that WHY I Don’t Bring-You to-The-station ~ it’s a-Quite Frightening-Place ‘here’ where We ‘process’ Harden-Criminals…
“… and, you BETTER Behave ~ and, Don’t-BE Unlawful-&-Felonious Like ‘these’ Low-Life Delinquent Lawbreaker… Understood, OR it’s Military-School for-You!”
Paul nodded to-HER… ‘reminding’ to Stay-out of-Trouble…
‘… Messi, ‘listen’ to-Your-mother… meanwhile, it’s ‘not’ as-Safe As-It-sounds – Charlie-Ross, Chucky-Miggs son Is ‘still’ At-Large… with-A-possibly Of-probably He’ll ‘find’ Us… and, the MethHead gonna ‘kill’ Us… there WAS an-Evil in His-Eyes…
‘… Just-Now @the Glasshouse, the Crackhead told the-Other MethHead to Kill EVERYONE ~ Leaving NO WITNESS Alive…’
-O-
Then walking-In the-Sally-gate WAS the Chief-Of-Police, Shazana Mitchel and a-Detective from Narcotics (… to-Interrogate Kirk Kiperman, the-Leader of-The-Hateful8 gang… their-Involving with illegal drug-Operation in-Perth/RPL). The Chief stopped-&-greeted Caroline ~ she-then Looked at the-Boy…Said…
“… so-This Is-He… Good-Job, Son…” Shazana ‘shook’ Paul’s hand…
… Caroline ‘cringed’ seeing her-Boss – shaking-Hands with her Dirty-&-Shabby Clothed-Son … like he WAS ‘after’ a-StreetFight. The Chief Left with-The-Narc ~ the mother-&-son proceeded to the-Sally gate…
Paul SAW someone Coming-Thru the-gate – he WAS ‘again’ Hollywood StarStrucked à it ‘was’ NORMAN-REEDUS (…in-The-flesh) à from-the Walking-Dead zombie-TV series… ‘playing’ the character-Of DARYL DIXON in the-show, who rode a-Cool-&-Mean Chopper-bike à and, he WAS the-Hawkeye in the-Group, with his Bullseye ‘head-Killer shots’ with crossbow…
‘… where WERE you, Daryl…!? We HAD zombies in-POST TREETON…’
Caroline greeted him…
“Hi Joe ~ working-Late…!?”
Paul’s mouth gaped-Speechless…
‘… huh-Joe…!? Is this Joe-the Federal-CTU agent? à oh-my-God he-IS!
‘… DIXON ‘spelt-As’ Dickson…’
Paul WAS ‘mesmerized’ with his-mother Talking with his-Idol ~ after a-Brief small-talk, Caroline ‘introduced’ Paul to the-Man…
“Joe, this is My-son…”
The-friendly-Reedus shook his-Hand… saying…
“… pleased To-Meet you, young-Man ~ what’s your-Name…!?”
‘… certainly ‘not’ Laurent…”
“… P-pop…Poe… Pop-Paul…” The boy WAS TongueTied…
“HaHaHa, Glad to meet-You, Pope Paul!” Reedus-Dickson replied…
… the-embarrassed Caroline facepalmed, and Laughed with the-Man… Paul Grinned-Back, to realize in-His-awkwardness ~ that-He HAD made-A-joke…
… and made Norman-Reedus LAUGH… Paul WAS awestruck…
… he WAS hanging-Around as the-Counter Terrorist-Agent WAS Talking to his-inspector-mom variant. He noticed they BOTH ‘were’ Close ~ on-A-first name-Basis when they-joked… ‘still’ entranced, seeing another Hollywood-actor playing the-Character-Of Joe-Dickson (… apart-From James-Purefoy, in the part-Of-Messi’s dad Solomon-Walker) …
… he felt-Awkward, when they BOTH ‘were’ whispering-As-they Chitchat… he ‘noticed’ signs-Of-flirtation ~ with Caroline ‘giggling’ Like an-Highschool girl to the-Agent’s responses … who Touched-her TOO in Her-arm, when he ‘humored’ her…
‘… but-Daryl is a-Serious character in-The-zombie show… the silent-Type, ‘who’ spoke a-Few Words…
‘… oh-oh, BUMMER-MESSI ~ Looks Like Your-mom is Having An-Affair with Reedus-Dickson ‘behind’ your-StepDad Tom-Harris’ back…
‘… anyways-Bruz, heads-Up ~ Don’t-BE Surprised à THEY ‘both’ were Mr.-&-Mrs. Dickson in-PERTHLAND… yea, it-sucks… Life-Is… with So-Many Step-Dads to-KEEP Track-Off…’
Paul excused himself, that he WANTED Fresh-air ~ to LET the adults run their-Own ‘secret’ Lives… according to-THEIR Freewill (… where-Underage Minors – HAD NO-Say in-Their Out-Of-Limits lives) …
… he ‘knew’ Caroline WAS having-An extra-marital affair – and, felt-Sorry for Tom-Harris (… Messi’s stepfather) …
‘… you Suck, Norman Reedus – I’m ‘not’ your-Fan anymore ~ I Don’t want Selfies-nor-Autographs from-You… I DON’T Like my-Heroes TO-BE Catholic Marriage-Wreakers… when You GET-HOME to-LA à MEL GIBSON ‘would’ Come For-You – in ALL-Lethal WEAPON-MODE!’
Paul pushed the-Sally gate, and headed to the lobby – Which WAS crowded with walk-In herd of people, enquiring ‘about’ the MASS-Evacuation @Kane-Drive suburbs (… Of-where the-evacuees ‘were’ Taken-To). He SAW his ‘least’ favorite Desk-Sargent TRUDY ‘busy’…
‘… finally, she GOT some ‘work’ TO-DO… other-Than ‘gossiping’ with the-PD’s Dispatch…’
He walked-Out the main-Glassdoor that faced-the Open parking-Lot. A familiar Black BMW sped (… the ‘car’ that WAS Totally Trashed in the-OTHER-PERTH– Killing Solomon ~ and, Crippling his-TWIN Sons) …
… the number plate-Matched-TOO…
‘1ASM-3468’
Paul waved as the BMW zipped-Pass ~ he didn’t know-IF Purefoy-&-Siobhan ‘saw’ him à but SIMONE at the-Backseat DID… Paul SAW a-Glimpse-Of-her-Dagger Angry-Eyes darting back-At-him…
‘… whoa-Messi… your-Sister Simone is a ‘weird’ girl ~ she thinks I Gonna ‘steal’ Her-Daddy, hahaha…
‘… I DON’T ‘blame’ her ~ You Screwed-Up à BUT I’m Going-to-Set IT-Straight and Soon, Purefoy-Walker WOULD-BE ‘proud-Of-you as His-SON à and, Simone ‘would’ Love-You too-&-respect You, as her-Big Brother…
‘… I’ve the plan, Bruz ~ it’s Solid, if – you ‘just’ Cooperate in-There… no-MORE troubles… or-To Military School WE-GO…’
He sighed…
… he still ‘felt’ sorry for Messi’s STEPDAD Tom-Harris – where Messi’s Caroline-variant Mom WAS-the BAD-One-in-RPL… of being promiscuous à the-SAME ‘trait’ his-OWN dad Solomon-Walker HAD à been a-Weakness of in the OTHER-PERTH Earths (… and, a Compulsive gambler BOTH at the-Table, and HIS-LIFE @home from his-Inspector WIFE… to deter her-Suspicion that he had been Unfaithful with younger-&-beautiful women-Escorts @the-Casino) …
‘… and Purefoy-Walker ‘turned’ TO-BE a-Good-guy à SO, ‘where’ IS the-REAL Solomon-Walker ‘here-In-RPL’…!?’
Before Paul figure-IT ~ he WAS distracted when a White AUDI pulled-Up in front of him. He WAS puzzled that ‘wasn’t’ possible as Messi’s mom WAS inside the Building, doing her Two-timing ‘bids’ with Norman-Reedus…
‘… who ‘Drove’ the-Car…!?’
He Couldn’t SEE the-Driver (… with the tinted-windows, at-Night) – then the-door Opened, a young uniform-Officer emerged. Paul WAS impressed that in the 12-years, Caroline worked-In Hill Courts-PD… she HAD lower-ranking police-Officers as parking-valet…
The youthful-Cop walked-Up to-Paul, and gave him the car-Keys, reminding…
“… your-Mountain bike IS-IN the boot…’
Paul nodded in-appreciation…
… he HAS ‘forgotten’ ALL-About his TOWED bicycle (… just-Now, along-with the H-8’s superbike @Kane Drive) à it HAD been a-JAM PACKED 3-Hours SINCE, with Information ‘overload’ for his-Mind To-Process…
… as he HAD even-Forgotten HOW he got to the-Glasshouse in-The-first place…
He Looked-Up to-See Caroline ‘exiting the-Glassdoor of-the Building Alone… Looking cheerful, and ready to Head home.
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In the car WERE the mother-&-son sitting in-Traffic jam for-10 minutes – the-Infotainment stereo played Beatles’ LET IT BE… Caroline ‘was’ humming-Along, while-In the bumper-To-bumper journey…
… the-Quiet Paul WAS Comparing her-OTHER-variants in the Perth-Earths… who ‘tuned’ To-the-BBC NEWS with her-Twins ~ emphasizing to-Her SONS of-the importance What WAS Happening to the-Rest-Of-the World ‘instead,’ being cocooned with the-Daily Occurrence Downunder’s Local-News… so, to GET ‘perspective’ …
‘… Mom-was the-Serious kind ~ who, ‘hardly’ listens to-Music NOT-like ‘this’ Variant here … everything is-Reversed in-RPL… even the-Adorable-Walking Dead-Idol Daryl-DIXON is ‘not’ a-Serious character too… and, I DON’T Like him ‘crossing-Over’ to My-Perth Reality…
‘… does it-ALL Causes ‘something-Like’ of Dr Strange-movie’s KIND-OF Incursions to ‘complicate’ My-LIFE More…!!?’
The-Audi exited the jam-To take the-Long Road ‘back’ home to-Swetenham Grove (… to Messi’s stepdad’s house). Even there were A-lot of cars that took-the Exit scenic road That-night ~ stretched Along the sandy-beaches… with a-Cataract-Like clouded moon in the-Dim Night-Skies…
… Paul’s jaw-dropped when he SAW at-A-Murky distance Of-the lit Sydney Opera-House in the horizon…
‘… damm-this-RPL realm à it DEFIES Time-&-Space… by Adding-In Other-states’ monuments in this-Perth…’
-O-
The Car came to a-T Junction, and took-Left to a row-Of-shophouses that were Closed – but ‘only’ 2-Immigrant Ran 24 HOURS food-business WERE Opened… for Takeaways. There WAS a-Thai-joint and-&-an Indian Curry-house…
… Paul wasn’t neither a foodie-fan of ANYTHING too-Spicy ~ unlike his-devil Twin Who-Ate the HOT-peppered dishes like eating fire-Molten-coal…
The Audi parked, Caroline Alighted-the car’s cabin-Saying…
“Stay here – I’ll ‘get’ the-Food…”
The-Boy watched the-uniformed Caroline disappearing ‘among’ the Indian shop’s customers… even though famished ~ he WAS picky-About-eating when it came to Eating Spicy-&-Heaty food (… that was sweaty uncomfortable, and he got Constipations TOO in his bowel-Movement on the-Next day) …
… Paul WAS silent (… with No-SAY) à the-Caroline VARIANT ‘was’ Feeding Her-Son… MESSI (… he’s GOT no-Input for-Food ‘choices’ à and ‘eat-what’ Messi-Ate…
‘Oii! You In-There… remember the painful Logs-you’ve difficulty-passing in-The-dunny Each-Morning, Messi…!? Its cos’ you DON’T EAT ‘enough’ veggies-&-fruits… soon your A**-B*** ‘starfish’ Hole would have a-Tail, ‘when’ you S*at-Out your-Intestines – Shown in Open-public…’
Then the waft of cooked-food smell ‘came’ though the-Opened window-Of-the Audi… his stomach juices churned ~ the-Boy WAS searching for Mints (… the other-Mom-variant have Butterscotch mints in Their driver’s seat-Holder…
… But Paul found a tin-Of-jujubes instead (… he disliked the ‘horrible’ strong-Mint, THAT tasted Like-Medicine à that reminded that the-SHS’ Student-Counselor ‘offering’ him her-jujubes mint during his-One-on-One session à also a-Reminder of Attending Lavender-Holyfield’s Sunday JMS-Fellowship à where she TOOK Attendance…
He popped 2 soft-gel of the ‘disgusting’ jujubes in his-Mouth… as his sugar-levels Dropped…
Kenny-G’s sax played – he switched to-The-News Station ‘reporting’ the-Latest of-The-Quake’s evacuation in-Progressed… where the Death-Toll WAS 6 ~ after the authorities fished-Out the body-Of-Chucky-Miggs’ son, Charlie-Ross in the-Treeton’s sinkhole crater-Pond @the Abandoned Dog Shelter (… Also-the ‘once’ H-8 Gang’s Hideout) …
‘… Charlie-the-Horse in-DEAD à Looks Like-I’m SAFE from the-Gang’s threat… thank-God…’
… he ‘felt’ guilty-TOO that he WAS relieved that a-Person WAS Dead ~ so, that he COULD Live-Another day… despite it WAS ‘only’ a-Verbal Threat from A-Detained convict(… an-Empty vessel Intimidation, according-To the-Uniformed cop, commented just-Now @the PD) …
A phone RANG in the Audi’s cabin… it WASN’T Paul’s iPhone ~ it ‘came’ from the driver’s Dashboard… where Caroline HAD-Forgotten-&-Left her iPhone in-The-Car…
The-Boy reached and picked-Up the actively-Ringing cellphone à the Caller-ID stated the name-As Dr SHELLEY MERCY (… with his-GF Jane’s doctor-mother’s PHOTO in-The-profile) …
‘… why is her LAST-NAME Different à isn’t she Dr SHELLEY WILSON…!? Even Crazy-Jane’s Last-Name WAS Winston-NOT-Wilson in-RPL ~ according to SAFFA, his-GF ‘was’ Adopted by-The-Winstons à therefore, is she the-Daughter-Of-THIS Dr-Mercy…!?
‘… then ‘where’ is ANTHONY WILSON in-RPL? He suffered a-Stroke in-POST TREETON – Jane-&-I went to-Hospital BUT the-Duty Nurse ‘refused’ Our-Visitation cos’ the Doctor-mom ‘was’ Evil, who instructed the-Staff TO-DO-SO ~ as a-Punishment for Anthony’s Favourite-Daughter for ‘getting’ Preggo and BROUGHT ‘SHAME’ to the-Doctor’s family… it-WAS devastating FOR the visually-Impaired Jane-who DIDN’T GET to see Her-Sick father, and… till the DAY-SHE DIED… shot-&-bombed in the-Walker House back-THERE…
‘…should-I Pick-Up the-Call, Or-What…?’
Paul WAS ‘still’ Contemplating to-whether to-Answer the-CALL…
‘… we-BOTH the-devil-&-I ~ DATED ‘her-Daughter’ in the-Other Perths – cos’ she’s the-So-Called 50-50 soulmate-For-2 in the-Cursed-Trio…
‘… will the-Doctor ‘recognize’ Me… err, MESSI?’
On the 8th-Ring…
‘… maybe she Doesn’t ‘know’ Messi ~ here-Goes Nothing…’
… and, he WAS RIGHT…
The-Boy pressed on the-Green Button à and, a Video-Call transmitted – with the doctor-mother in a whitecoat… but she WAS in her Late-20s (… ‘not’ 50s as Paul ‘known’ Shelley-Wilson). Dr Merci WAS ‘equally’ surprised (… if she HAD made a-Wrong Call) …
“Who Are-You…!? WHERE’s Insp Walker…?”
“… huh, err I’m her-Son… mom Can’t Come-to the-Call Right-Now…”
“… Ok-Then… tell her that HER-Doctor Called ~ she’ll ‘know’ ME… tell Her to Call-back…”
“… okay-Will-Do, Doc… Good-night…”
Paul WAS still ‘processing’ when he-PUT Caroline’s iPhone back-ON the dashboard. He Looked-Up through the windscreen that Caroline WAS still-In-the Indian Curry-joint. He Took-out his-iPhone from his-Short’s pocket à and made-A Google-Search for-A ~ DR SHELLEY-MERCY…
Paul Wasn’t ‘surprised’ the-Variant ‘was’ a-Gynecologist in-PRL (… as she WAS a-GP in the Other-Earths). It WAS a-Blessing-TOO that Dr Shelley-Mercy DIDN’T EXIST in-POST TREETON à OR-Else the preggo-Jane Would’ve LOST APO (… mankind’s Future SAVIOUR Daughter…
He Took a deep-Breath ~ with guilty-Catholic conscious – when it ‘came’ to-the Church’s Pro-Life anti-Abortion… where-Else, the-RPL’s Caroline-variant WAS Pro-Choice stance…
‘… she’s About-to-Abort Tom-Harris’ ‘unborn’ baby ~ and, Messi’s Gonna Lose-A-sister…’
… and, as-A-minor à he HAD No-say in Adult’s Choices-Or-Wants…
He Looked-Up to SEE Caroline-Coming out-From-the Crowded Food-Joint… Paul chuckled…
‘… hehehe, that WAS ‘fast’ ~ maybe it WAS her Insp-Uniform that ‘made’ the-BOSS of the-Curry House to-SKIP the Line, for-The-policewoman TO-BE-Served ~ ‘Ladies-First’…’
The driver’s door-Opened – Caroline Handed the-Takeaway paper-bag to-The-Boy… saying as she Got-into the-AUDI’s Cabin…
“… Poe, it’s your Favourite à Chicken-Vindaloo, with extra Curry-sauce…”
… the-Messi side-Of-Poe DROOLED ~ WHILE ‘imprisoned’ in the-Host’s Mind… echoing ‘Hungreee’…and, bubbling Gastric-juices Like-Party champagne ~ and, ‘creating’ Food-Orgasm Into his-6 Senses…
‘Hang-On MESSI! Hold your horses-&-a**es à I’m serious HERE… I’M worried ‘about’ your-Unborn SISTER who’s ‘soon’ Going into the Meat-Grinder --> and here you’re Mental-with a Boner for your a**hole-burning HOT-Vindaloo Curry…
‘…WAIT-a-SEC...!’
Paul ‘relayed’ His-Message…
“Mom, you Doctor Called ~ and Wants you-To-call Back…”
… the woman LOOKED surprised that she HAD Forgotten to-TAKE her iPhone ‘along’ (… ‘distracted’ in-Cloud9… by her Lover Joe-Dickson --> Leaving it in-The-car… with her-Son, TAKING Her-Call…
Paul Anticipated for Caroline to ‘return’ the-Gynecologist Dr Mercy’s Call…
… but it Didn’t Happen – as-the nonchalant variant tossed the-iPhone back-On the Dashboard … started the Car – switching the-News-Station back to-Music…. The stereo PLAYED the upbeat reggae 80s POLICE band’s song ‘Message-in-A-bottle’ – Caroline continued humming to Sting’s Last-verse-&-chorus of the-Hit…
… while in the passenger seat, Paul WAS ‘back’ in Quiet-Lamentation ~ for the SOON Departed… Messi’s UnbornSister --> he ‘sank-&-drowned’ in the-Lyrics…
… his Mind picturing Of-Caroline Lying on an-Abortion theatre Table, while Dr Mercy ‘performing’ the-Procedure-Of-the surgery Machine… ‘chop-Up’ the-Unborn fetus (…Of-Messi’s UnbornSister) into-Bits-Of Broken-Body parts…
-O-
…Poe feeling Alone-in-RPL… as-the-Police Song-sang…
‘... Walked out this morning,
I don't believe what I saw
Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore
Seems I'm not alone at being alone
Hundred billion castaways, looking for a home
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
I'll send an S.O.S to the world
hope that someone gets my message…
… in a bottle, yeah
Message in a bottle, yeah
-O-
… Adding his-Own-parody Lyrics (… Although it didn’t Rhyme) …
‘…I ‘send’ a Message-In-a Bottle-Thru the River-Styx
‘… across the-Purgatory, where my-Burning Dad Lives ~ yeah
‘… a Message in-A-bottle to the-Universe-Realm
‘… where My-supposedly ‘allies,’ The So-Called The-Council-of-12 Are…
‘… the S.O.S Message reads
‘… where the-F*** ARE YOU-GUYS!!? Yeah
‘… Come get-me outta-RPL
‘… I hope someone ‘gets’ my Message in-A-bottle, yeah
‘… message in a bottle, yeah…’