"It's okay, Suzie. You can ask."
Suzie bit her bit and then closing her eyes, she asked,
"How did they do that? I mean, is there some sort of technology that could make them appear and disappear like that? I have seen Currey with computers and he is the best…. Maybe there is an advanced technology-"
Suzie's chatter was more like she was trying to rationalize with herself than ask a question. Never once did she look in Ian's direction. It was as if she was trying to tell herself that he did not exit.
"Suzie?" Shelby sighed and called out to her.
"Yes, Miss!"
"I think you already know but are only trying to find an explanation that makes sense."
"Miss…." Suzie's eyes seemed to well up with tears.
"Yes, they are not human but most importantly, they mean you no harm. On the contrary, they are here to offer protection. You are the person by my side always, and you would have stumbled on this info sometime in the future. I am sorry you had to be shocked this way-"
