Part One - Go back and read the beginning. I'll wait til you get back! Light was beginning to pierce the blinds, lazily trailing across the floor of Gemma and Jared's bedroom. Gemma hadn't slept a wink, unable to stop staring at her purse. She'd dropped it on the dresser like she always did, but all night long a paranoia had kept her awake. What if someone came for the jewel? What if someone tried to take it while her eyes were closed? No, she couldn't let that happen. So she

This week I wanted to give you guys part one of a short, science fantasy called "Jewels for Gemma". The night was dark as Gemma walked down the sidewalk. She had become used to the slow pace of normal life since her son had been born. She sighed as she thought back to her days as a member of Earth's elite task force, GLOW. Those had been some of the most exciting times of her life. She'd seen so many different planets and eventually met the love of her life, her husband, Jare