Encounters Out There

"A controversial presidential debate was about to begin, but then …"

"Then what, Grandma?"

"They arrived."

"The aliens?"

"Yes …"

"Coincidence?"

"No, they were waiting for the tipping point."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"They were concerned about which direction it could go. With our focus on military and Mars, it was only a matter of time till we discovered the wormholes."

"Oh, I see … and spread."

"Yes, truth or lies. They said they couldn't risk it."

"So that's why we're …"

"Exactly. I mean, it's not so bad here on our Island Earth. They feed us regularly."