Chapter 123

“So, back to Proposition Sixty-Six…” Logan tried to get Forneus back on track.

“Right.” Franklin nodded. “So, I was proudly one of the many representatives to put my name on this piece of legislation. I want to see good ‘ol red-blooded Americans like you, Mr. Pearson, get what they deserve. Did you know that in less than two decades, scientists predict that our entire infrastructure system here will collapse?”

He looked over the politician’s shoulder and saw Abina give him a thumbs up.

“That sounds made up,” Logan said with skepticism.

Beth returned with the entire bottle of wine and two new glasses, sat them down in front of them, and then walked away in a hurry.

Franklin pointed a drunken finger at Logan's face. “I thought you were supposed to be on our side?” he interrogated.

“I am, I am.” Logan corrected. “I just have a hard time believing rhetoric and simple words, that’s all. I’m a man of hard science, you know?”

“Damn straight,” Marvin slurred a
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