A few hours later, the house became alive. She could hear Isabel in the kitchen, making breakfast and Jake in the washroom gargling with mouthwash. Marcy and Beth sat at the table talking about how they slept and how it was helpful not to be alone during all this. Isabel wandered into the living room, "Oh, you are up. I thought you were still asleep." Jasper paused her show and looked up at her. "I have been up since four. That is not something I want to make a habit of," she laughed. "Oh, by the way, there is a video on my phone you're going to want to see. I was out having a smoke this morning, and I couldn't believe it. I saw a man standing on the street corner, and the police drove by him twice without arresting him for violating the curfew. They acted like they didn't even see him. With all the murders and missing folks, how can they let him be out there without questioning him?"
Isabel sat down in the chair next to her, "Wow! That doesn't seem right or even possible, knowing how serious they are about keeping the streets empty at night." Grabbing the phone, Isabel headed to the kitchen. "I'll have a look at it as soon as I'm finished making breakfast.
Jasper jumped up and followed her into the kitchen. "Are you making bacon?" Isabel giggled, "Yes, I'm making bacon."
Jasper grabbed a seat next to Beth. "I heard the voices again. It said, It's almost time not that I get it or anything. But maybe, just maybe it's essential." Marcy looked at Jasper. "I've heard you refer to the voices before. Can I ask what all they have said?" Jasper turned to her, "Well, I've heard them talk about doing something, asking if it's complete. I've heard them say, Did you follow instructions? Are they secure for the night? What did you find out? Jasper paused for a moment as if trying to remember everything. "Oh yeah! And I heard them speak about a mission. I'm not sure what any of this means. I wonder if it's linked to anything else that's going on." Marcy nodded, "Sounds like they are up to something." Isabel grabbed the food and some plates and headed to the table. "I'm pretty sure we'll have to figure out how on our own. Jasper reached over and grabbed some bacon. "Mmmm, this smells so good."