“Thank you for all coming to this important meeting. We have a lot to discuss today,” said Suzie. “First up is Bueadelaire on his update on your family members and how they are handling COVID 19, ” concluded Suzie. “Thank you, Suzie. I want every to know it was risky we saught this information. It could lead to us being found by the government. So I have good and bad news for everyone. Suzie your family is doing fine. No one has COVID 19. Peter, your wife was exposed to COVID 19 by her doctor during a routine appointment. She is waiting for test results,” said Bueadelaire. “OMG,” said Peter. “When will the results come back,” said Peter nervously. “We should know by the end of the day. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear,” said Bueadelaire. “Shadow your caregiver misses you very much. He can’t wait for your return once things calm down. He is COVID 19 negative,” said Bueadelaire. “Phoebe, I’m afraid I have upsetting news for you. Your caregiver is in the Hospital with COVID 19,” said Buedeliare interrupted by Phoebe whimpering and crying and screaming “No.” Shadow and Suzie went over to comfort Phoebe. “He is on a respirator and the doctors don’t know if he’ll survive,” said Bueadelaire. “I’m so sorry Phoebe. Know this you are not alone. Even though we have known you for a short time, we all care about you deeply. You will not be alone during this situation. You can talk to any of us about it, said Bueadelaire now trying to console Phoebe he lay in a ball on the floor whimpering saying, “No, No, Why God!” over and over. And then she became quiet in a curled up ball on the floor, her fur damp from her crying.

“I know this has been difficult for all of us. Phoebe, We are with you,” said Suzie. As difficult as this news has been, it’s time we discuss Captain Cattitude’s power and those of Shadow and our decision regarding the matter. Peter began Buedelaire, Suzie, and I met and discussed the issue. It was a difficult one because we could see the merits of the powers as well as the danger they can impose. We have decided Shadow should continue practicing her powers because we can see where they could be beneficial if the government finds us. She is not to be taught any other ones without first discussing with the three of us, Suzie, Bueadelaire, and me of what they do. We must admit we are afraid both Shadow and Captain Catttide have these powers, but the way they could help us outbids the way they could harm us,” said Peter.

“As for Captain Cattitude, he is to reveal what powers he has and is not to use them unless the three of us agree he can. We will have a discussion with Captain Cattitude tomorrow. Today is almost over. I think we have all receive news we need time to digest. The meeting is adjourned, said Peter.

Everyone gathered around Phoebe who still was not moving or speaking. “Is she gonna be alright, said Shadow wiping tears away from her furry face. Time will tell. We know she is highly emotional. “We all have to keep an eye on her and pray she doesn’t crack from the news, said Bueadelaire looking down at the now comatose Phoebe. With that, Bueadelaire picked up Phoebe and took her to her bed to lay down. Shadow went with him and try to comfort Phoebe by holding her hand telling her she will be with her through this fighting back tears as she looked at her motionless, quiet BFF…