Miranda knew there was a need for a way to get the truth out there about the homeless solution. She had tried to inform the public by way of tic-toc but had gotten shut down really fast and needed another means. She didn’t know how seriously that tic-toc video was taken by most people. It had resulted in enough people reacting that the demonstration had caused Seattle to close down before any damage had been done there. That was a temporary victory, only. The action had simply moved to another location, LA.

She had had a stroke of luck. The TV reporter who had been fired for trying to expose the resort up in the mountains above L.A., Johnny Cooper, had come to her and wanted to work together! This was big news, as far as Miranda was concerned! She knew they may only have one shot at an independent effort like this and wanted to save it until they were ready to film demonstrations so it would make a big impact on the public. Meanwhile, Johnny was working on all of the necessary preparations to get this media sensation all lined up. He felt the visual was a large, necessary part of their expose and television or you-tube or something of that sort would be called for to put it into action.

Sarah walked over to Miranda’s table and sat down. The ladies exchanged greetings and ordered some food. Miranda explained why she had started organizing the demonstrations, saying, “If we don’t stand up for the people who are being violated, soon those same forces will be coming after us and there will be no one to stand up for us! It is true!” She said when Sarah looked startled.

“Sarah, I have been thinking you may fit in better in an informative position. You are in a situation where you are privy to some valuable information which we don’t have any other way to get. It would be a fairly invisible involvement, which would be better for your health, if you know what I mean. However, there would still be danger. I assume you are consenting to become one of us, since you are here today. Tell me what you are thinking.”

Sarah said, “I am totally against murdering innocent people but don’t you think demonstrations are going a little bit far? Some people are going to end up in jail over this, Miranda.”

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“Don’t I know it?” Miranda said. “Sarah, there won’t be just demonstrations, this is going to spearhead a revolution! Well, let’s enjoy our supper and I will quit talking for now. I do want you to think things over and let me know if you are all in. It is a lot to think about.” The ladies finished their supper and Sarah drove back home, deep in thought.

With Ray Moss gone, a new director over the ships, the Venice Beach operation and the resort was needed. After careful consideration, Andrew Weeks was chosen and jumped in with both feet. He spent a full day at each location and after experiencing Andrew’s hovering over her for a full day, Sarah was totally glad when he wasn’t there for the next two days. She did find his presence helpful, though, as he seemed to fully trust her and was taking her into his confidence.

Max was thoroughly enjoying his drive back to Seattle on the houseboat and decided to drop a line in the water and see if he could catch a fish. He wasn’t experienced at fishing, but had found some equipment on board, belonging to the owner. He saw the pole was strung up and even had a hook and sinker. The hook was huge and he simply put some shrimp on it and was ready to go! He made sure to keep the line away from the motor when he threw it in and put it into the pole holder and went back to steering the boat. After a while, Max heard a bell ringing and thought that was odd. He looked around but couldn’t see any other boats where the sound could be coming from and then checked his phone and anywhere else it could be sounding from. Nothing. Max saw the pole twitching and ran for it. He had a fish on! Max pulled the pole out of its holder and nearly dropped it. Quickly recovering, Max started reeling his fish in like crazy. The fish must have been on for a while and covered a lot of distance, because it was taking Max forever to reel it in. It seemed to be a big fish, because it was very heavy! Max’s arms were burning, but he kept reeling it in. He had to stop once to rest but went right back to work on it. He looked around for a net and when he caught sight of it, brought it over to the side of the boat. Max saw his first glimpse of the fish and nearly fell forward into the water out of surprise! It was a fifteen foot shark!