‘I had a dream that I was in a beautiful garden,’ Chet said. ‘There was all manner of plants and flowers with a blue-green sky overhead,’ Chet continued. ‘A stranger accompanied me with a three-piece suit and wicked eyes,’ Chet explained. ‘He told me that I could have whatever I wanted if I would only do as he asked me,’ Chet explained. ‘The silver-tongued man spoke convincingly, and I considered his proposition,’ Chet said. ‘He reminded me that many of my friends were his colleagues and they had prospered under his mentorship,’ Chet sadly said.

‘I saw the mysterious man in the three-piece suit going into the garden with Preacher,’ Billy B said. ‘Preacher looks wan and sleep deprived,’ Billy B went on. ‘He told us that our faith would be tried and P told him that he would never deny him,’ Billy B said. ‘People like Preacher and our little group are hunted by the political/religious powerful, ‘ Billy B whispered. ‘Perhaps we have spoken out too quickly, what if Preacher leaves us…who will be our advocate?’ Billy B mused.

‘All these kingdoms are mine and will be yours if you will pledge allegiance to me,’ said S. ‘I am a good guy, a family man, and I have a large family and many mouths to feed,’ laughed S! ‘You will be King and I will be your consigliere,’ smiled S. ‘Those who disobey we will give a new home,’ S twinkled. ‘We are the in-crowd, the popular kids,’ said S.

‘The one I kiss on the cheek is who you are looking for,’ J said bitterly.