Preamble preamble. Yadda yadda yadda. I've edited this a touch since I put it up initially, but it won't be anything major. A few tweaks here and there. Notable is the new ending, to let you know that yes, Jacob did deliver the package. The implications are startling.

Also, tomorrow, I'll be putting up the new chapter, so keep your eyes peeled for juicy new stuff, plenty of Reavers, and the last time you'll hear from Monday in a long while.

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The Ecstasy, Part 2

The soft squeak of the brakes engaging on her primitive conveyance dragged her out of her distraction. She never understood why Eli loved these old 'cars' so much. They were noisy, they were about as maneuverable as a saddled, drunken priest, and they belched out fetid pollution wherever they went. Eli always favored their use, though. She reached over and took Adam's hand, causing him to look up and realize where he was. The two of them shared a smile before she opened the door and stepped onto the over-grown path that lead to the 'front door' of the eccentric house.

“Adam, come along,” she called as she moved, skirting the puddles that had formed from the early evening rain. Eli could easily afford weather mitigation, so there wouldn't be any puddles at all, but instead he let the rain fall as it would. Ever the oddity, Eli Greyson was.

“I'm coming, Mama,” Adam replied, gathering his things. It had been a long trip, but at least a happy one. Adam was fine. For once, in her life, she could think of her child without fear or worry, or in previous instances, hate. She couldn't hide the smile that had been wormed inside her all day. Adam was going to be alright. Years of worry, evaporated into a cloud of giddiness. She felt like leaping about and squealing with joy. Indoors, though. Out here, she could fall and hurt herself. And people could see her.

Not even trying to cloud her grin, she opened the door.

“Eli?” she called. “Elias, I've got great news!”