I thought I'd put this up a long time ago, which is why I kept referring to it in Hilley Ascending (what can I say - I'm old - I drink - I forget things). It foreshadows who Hilley becomes. She is eight years old here, and traveling with her parents in Europe. The story itself is much shorter than usual. But you will meet a number of the characters who appear later in Hilley's life. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did writing it.
A Time Scope Story Jeb and his wives completed the first meeting of the world’s delegates. The delegates said they will recommend a second meeting to their governments to negotiate an Alliance Agreement with the Empire. Between meetings, they are expanding their business, JAMP Enterprises, LLC. Their main problem is to prevent runaway expansion. Mary tells them they will be adding a new wife to their relationship. Conflict and Intergalactic drama is in their future. The final part of the Time Scope 4 series.
Ellen and Agnes are schoolmates. The bus taking them home gets stranded during a blizzard and the girls are alone with the driver. When the driver goes for help, the girls are totally alone. Neither suspects the others secret desire.