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Klaatu was frantic. Where’s my mother?”
“You’re still at home on Earth. I remember some of it now. This check is for fifty thousand dollars.”
“That’s how much money I meant to give you, Klaatu.”
“But … “What do you have on your mind, Mr. I brought someone to stay with us for a while if that’s okay with you. you’re turning green … My superiors confiscated my craft. It means I gotta take a piss.” Klaatu got up to take care of business and then decided to take a shower. “I was never very good in geometry but I’m pretty sure Europe is in another country entirely. “We’ll expect you here tomorrow night.”
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Chapter 5
After wishing his father a good night Klaatu returned to the living room. I mean you could just say no. Fifty dollars wouldn’t buy him a one way fare to the next big city much less Europe.
