Haven

Chapter 7 Gassed

"Well, now what?" Anna asked. "When do you suppose it is okay to go out there?"

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The group was tired of sitting in the kitchen and so wandered into the bedroom. There they saw a partial answer. There were a sofa arrangement and extra beds with plenty of comforts for all. It was a little crowded, but it was apparent that the guys were to spend the night at least. There was a cube table in the middle of the sofa set that contained games, puzzles to work with, and books to read. They deducted they were going to stay there for a while. Haven was still doing her best to keep them safe and comfortable. Haven must have her reasons, and they must trust. And the lesson learned is that when she says move it, you move it as if your life depends on it! They knew Adam was alive despite himself and because of her.

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"So what do we have here?" Henry asked. He always seemed to be the first to have fun. In fact, that had always been the problem between him and Anna. Anna had always wanted to be serious, try to make sure everything was perfect, done correctly. Henry could get away with murder, and people would love him. He could charm Angels to help him do the dirtiest evilest act. Of course, they were never really morally wrong, just sometimes slightly bent ethically.

Henry pulled out the cube items one by one, games they haven't played since childhood. "Well, which one first? Is everyone in?"

"Sure."

"Why not?"

"How about Monopoly? Can't go wrong with THAT!" Robert piped in. "But I get to be the spaceship!"

One by one, they chose their piece; the dice were tossed for predicting plays' order.

"Yeah! Me first!" Henry crowed in triumph as if he'd already won the game.

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Anna groaned but was a good sport and played along. She was glad to see that her brother was not only alive but in such good spirits. She realized what a hole it would be in her life if he weren't along and knew it would devastate her if something had happened to him. She knew she needed his playful spirit to keep her from herself. Obviously, Haven thought so, too.

At first, the game was just about moving their little piece from this square to that, then buying this plot or that. As the third go-around occurred, it was beginning to get quite competitive.

Judy and Beth had never been of competitive natures, so they soon sold out to others in the game. Adam was still feeling a little woozy, so he bowed out. That left Anna battling it out with Robert and Henry.

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Adam sat on a chair in another part of the room. He leafed through a book he had found in the cube.

Beth and Judy walked into the kitchen to get some snacks. "What do you think of all of this, Judy?"

"Beth, there have been so many weird things happen since we got here; I am beginning to try NOT to think about it and just let it flow."

"Why do you think that the gas only affected Adam? Do you think he is okay? He seems a little ill still."

"We probably need to watch him. Here, help me with this tray. I'll get the other. When we settle down, let's grab some entertainment for ourselves and sit where we can see him. Okay?"

"Don't you think it is amazing how Haven knows what we need right down to letting out our crazy partying selves?"

"It sure is!" The two were walking back into the main room as the noise level jumped a few decibels. Henry had just bought out Robert and was gloating.