Love Like No Other 2

6am in the morning the cleaning staff was leaving when Ms. Gingode came in to set up the new offices for Carter Oslo and Isyah Jounger for there offices where put in a semi circle in the ball pit . All the office's have been reconstructed to fit three lawyers.

The office slowly became occupied by lawyers and paralegals the day started off by announcing who was assigned to there cases she said I want updates on your cases even if it seems to be going well on your end life always changes something so just remember that dismissed . 

Two woman came in the office demanding justice Rhyan tried to talk to the them but lost her cool and began to lash out at them which caused them to escalated further to the main offices Eridyana stepped in and calmed the women down she said its okay you must be tried from the yelling .

Please sit down I will get you a drink of tea or coffee just wait her a moment one of our lawyers will talk to you and get you situated with the right lawyer.

One of the ladies held the other woman hand and said settled down Coreen we will get this sorted my love Please relax I have you we are in this together your not alone Coreen said am sorry baby I love you , Robert came over to see the commotion but backed off once he saw Eridyana talking the couple he turned around and Rhyan was standing there crying he looked at her with a stern face , said Why are crying ?

She said they had pushed her out of way she tried to control the situation but couldn't handle the clients, she went to embrace him but he moved out of the way and said we have work to do. Did they hurt you ? She said No. He said then stop crying at work and walked into his office she thought he was very cold in this situation, no care for her feelings.

 Eridyana had gone and got Isyah ,left to go get tea for the ladies when she arrived Isyah was talking to them about handling there case Eridyana said excuse Ladies your drinks Please be careful its hot Coreen took the hot mugs and gave one Robin. Isyah said Ladies lets go into my office to speak in private the women followed Isyah. 

In the office Robin said we had a legal agreement with this company that helps families have a baby but they have told us that we cant have the baby because of our sexual status Isyah asked do you have the agreement papers with you may I see them.

Coreen opened her briefcase and passed the papers to Isyah she looked through and read each detailed pages and then she said I and my associates will be taking your case Coreen and Robin Wilen, I will call you when we find the best way too handle and resolve it . Please don't contact the company I will talk to them also if you have any questions Please don't hesitate to ask me .

Here is my card with my cell number and my office extension I will walk you ladies out and get started on your case Robin said thank you so much Isyah said you are welcome and walked them out her office and building the two women held hands tightly as they left the building Isyah walked back to her office and sat down at her desk, started reading over the pages again the Juice Of Life Inc. was founded by Maisie Simmonds in 1970's.

Time stood still in the office the people around her stop moving, she felt a breeze and sunlight on her face the room began to spin and when she opened her eyes she was in the office of Maisie the office a old cellar that was damp and had a moldy smell a young Ebony, Caucasian ,Asian ,East Indian women stood in the hall way waiting for they're procedure's. The women that are helping and are the 

speaking loudly Come on men ! Help these women the war was hard and their husband's have gone and passed but they want children this is for our community and future !

In another sentence she said women come in there are empty rooms we have four women doctors that will be helping with the procedures tonight I am one of them Men it time to leave through the back way Roger will guide through the tunnels and Thank you for your help its appreciate.

Maisie walked through Isyah she said my soul feels cold must be a draft Ladies use the blankets Isyah went to walk but was sent too her time when she opened her eyes again she was in her office with papers in hand. Carter knocked on the office ,she come in Isyah said we have a big case with Juice for Life here is the agreement that was made but they don't want to follow through because the couple are same sex couple.

The company was founded in the early 1970s by Maisie Simmonds, Carter said we will have too discuss this with Tomi I told them we will take the case Carter I agree on taking it lets wait until Tomi is done and discuss it further with her how we are going to take action.

On lunch break Isyah mind went to the night before when she remembered kissing Tomi while being half drunk and half asleep she felt warm kissing her but remembered what Tomi said she never regretted it. She fell in love with one look when she looks at her she thought maybe she didn't feel the same way she would definitely be embarrassed by her actions towards her Boss so deep in thought she didn't notice that Tomi was sitting next her she felt the warmth and snapped out her deep thoughts.

Tomi said What are you thinking about? I called your name several times before sitting next to you Isyah said I was thinking about when you came with hangover soup ,I don't regret kissing you but I understand if you didn't feel the same way I apologize in advance I will never do it again Tomi said We are at work right now but I like it and I like you.

First let's not make this a office romance it would hurt me if we got separate from my flower ,2nd we only discuss work at work and when we are together we love each other 3rd Will you be my girlfriend ,Isyah smiled and whispered Yes I will be that and I understand the rules the two women They just looked at each other and smiled. "Can we have dinner tonight? I will cook," Tomi said. you a message asking if you have allergies? Ms. Jounger don't forget to eat your lunch you will need your energy.

Isyah said I have a case to discuss with you at this moment we have new clients and it seems that the company call Juice For Life is trying to breach there part by not allowing same sex couple to have a baby cause of they are part of lgbt community are clients Coreen and Robin Wilen came in today .Tomi was chewing her food she put one finger up and then said we are taking this case I had heard that they will turn down same sex couples, single parents (women or men) making it difficult for people wanting a baby of their own . 

As the day went on the lawyers worked on they're various cases and worked along the clients six pm came Ms. Gingode told everyone to go home she said Thank you for the today and afternoon I will see you in tomorrow morning for another work day.

Carter and Isyah left together and Ms. Gingode left with Robert ,Eridyana she told them that she would be using the side house for tonight she has a guest coming for dinner she doesn't want this guest to know that we are related as well so let Carter know as well, Robert I was wondering if you found any information about What happen this morning with Rhyan ?

Listen I don't want you to get romantically involve with Rhyan but befriend her don't get too close to her for we are investigating her and Axel Buddle also Eridyana can you get a hold some in the company of Juice for life as well we have a case against them so I need all information about the company and staff including their sexual status Eridyana nodded her head.

Eridyana said can you drop me off at 684 Arlington Rd ,Robert said your going to the apartment tonight she said Yes I also have a date tonight so I will see you tomorrow kids as she open the door to the jeep says I will be home tomorrow tell the grandparents and watch out for grandmas antics while on your date with Isyah .

Back in the jeep Robert said I will be in the north part of house so I wont see you and Isyah, I will ask Carter to help me gather the information ,have it for in the morning at work I will also be looking into the Franxin case to see why Axel and Rhyan had taken the Franxin's inheritance Tomi said thank do I have a question do you know have to make the Indian bread or dumplings Robert said Yes I will help you when we get home the two enjoyed the drive back to the village which is cursed . 

House setup:

The Gingode home is setup in a circle formation the house has a center where the house connects through the walls of the home but each room is own apartment with kitchen's and bathroom with shower or tub and a bed each room, windows, the walls reach outward to the outside.

All doors connect to the front doors of the apartment's the main center of the circle has extra rooms for guests this is the adult home is built has a stream and a bridge that has koi fish and frogs there's a path with pebbles that lends to a opening where there a pool ,a basketball nets ,a swing on a old tree that is growing rapidly everyday the leaves are rotten brown and deep yellow color the hose and property are surrounded by bushes and shrubs. 

 Tomi in the south wing she had a shower and changed to cook some food she put her hair up in a bun and cook curry and rice and a mango and spinach, mint salad she got red and white wine out the cellar she placed the glasses on the table got roses from the main house and called Isyah she said Hello hi are you ready? I can pick you up Isyah said yes am ready and you can pick me sorry about the noise in background the twins are fighting about who's older but I'm ready for pick up when you are Tomi I will be there in few minute's see you soon my Flower.

The house phone hung up by itself, Isyah jumped for joy as her sister's fought over who's oldest she walked towards the doors as Eliyah ran down the stairs towards the door she looked at her sister who said I ordered something its being delivered at the door in five mins so I'm trying you look very beautiful today go break some hearts Eliyah hugged her sister and picked up her package and ran back upstairs.

Isyah sat outside and watched the sunset she tilted her head to the right side to see beyond the horizon of the sun setting in front her she thought to herself what beautiful evening exchanging into night i have a memory of this from my past with him suddenly her vision started to focus on who appeared before stretching out her hand to her Tomi said lost in the sunset she replied Yes lost in the sunset of you Tomi blushed as Isyah took her hand.

And lend her to the car she opened the door for her and Isyah put on her seat belt as Tomi entered the car she said do you want some music on or do you want to Isyah said music some old Nelly if you have it she said Nelly F or Nelly she answered Nelly she said to the car Megan play Nelly for me Megan said what song they both said Just a dream the song played and the both sang along as Tomi drove them to her house.

When they arrived Isyah said that's a different type of house she said yeah I share it with my siblings she opened the door of the car for Isyah it was made long ago my parents had it made it four different homes and extra rooms for our guests its definitely a different type structure for a house but it works us Isyah said i like it .

Isyah wow that's a tree when she got out the car and Tomi said do you want to see the back yard as they walked the shrubs and bushes made a a path for them to walk through Tomi thought to yourself that bushes and shrubs haven't done that before the tree which always has dying leaves on them came to life flourishing bark, soil and colorful leaves .Tomi was shocked to see the tree like that now bright and colorful in front of her the tree bear fruits apples ,pear, plums.

A plum fell to the ground and Isyah picked it up Tomi said let's go eat before the food get cold, they walked to the south side of the house Tomi explained there's a main house that is on this property as well ,each room has a name of West, East, South ,North that how they built it for us children she spoke about her three siblings and how her dad died when she was younger .

Her grandparents had raised them with the help of their mom they are half Eastern Indian and British mix she told Isyah how her father had made books of they're adventures in a children's book the characters are bunnies Isyah asked to see the books and Tomi ran into her room she gave the books to her .

She told her the character names are her sisters and brothers names Isyah open the book had bunnies in the front all had special items in there arms Thomas had a law book, a pink bow and Robert had a blue chef hat on with cook book with a piece of chicken in his mouth and the tallest rabbit was called had a pink bow with flowers pattern on it Eddy and she had a tennis racket in her hand with a trophy behind her and there was a baby carriage with a sign saying coming soon she smiled at that then Tomi said Dinner is served my lady the two sat down and eat Tomi asked questions about her family? 

Isyah said well I am the oldest of five sisters I have no brothers am closet to my younger sister Sunday-James she spoke how her parents Lilith and Samael are the best parents and they love each other more then this world and we love them.

Each sister loves and genuinely cares for each other she smiled to herself Isyah said dinner was wonderful and I enjoyed dinner with you and then she asked a question that made Tomi spit out her drink.

Do you want children? Do you want to get married ? Is this all just dating for fun Tomi said no I would like to date get to know each other better, then get engaged and married with two children if that's Okay with you. Isyah laughed and said that's just fine with me I just don't want to be in a loveless relationship or date for no reason I want to be loved and feel real love Tomi got up and hugged her tightly they stayed like that for a few moments then a knock on the door interrupted them.

Tomi stop embracing Isyah walked towards the door and opened there standing was older woman with darker brown skin tone walked in and said Thomas I thought you came home to visit me? But I see you and your siblings are having a East Indian dinner which is my background you wouldn't have that without me Isyah stood up and bowed at the woman but she ignored her Tomi said Grandma No I have a guest I told you tomorrow not today she squeezed herself into the apartment.

Isyah said I will take my leave for tonight when Tomi grandma touched her it took her back to 1940's were she once in the hideout of Maisie Simmonds and Edam Wasikiezki in the room a girl was crying as she was sitting asking Why she couldn't keep the child ? The woman with her said cause this is last time he will touch you I promise you that after this we are going on a long trip Shweta and you start anew.

Isyah was taken back to Tomi and her grandma she said Shweta everything will be alright the old woman looked at her and said Aadya I know you didn't leave me Tomi called Isyah near to her and said How did you know that was Grandma name ? She said I didn't even know I called a name Sorry I should take my leave I had a wonderful time and she went to kissed her cheek but Tomi turned her head and she kissed her on lips .

Tomi said we didn't get to try the dessert I made I will pack for you my flower and I will get someone to come watch my Grandma Shweta Isyah said let her come with us for the drive the got in the car and Megan said Hello Thomas where are we going ? My flower driving to my flower Please put on your seat belt and we will be on our way Isyah said your name is Thomas she answered but i prefer Tomie or Tomi not Thomas then i will call you what you prefer Tomi my sunset Tomi smiled and held Isyah hand as they drove Grandma had fallen asleep .

In the car by the time they got to Isyah house Tomi apologize for the short time they spent together Isyah said it wont be our last and kissed Tomi a long and hard kiss and went to her door watched as Tomi went in her car and drove off .

Tomi got back to her house she carefully removed her grandma and they began to through the grounds of the property her Grandma said once you marry Lilith blood the curse will be broken but will you lose who are now for that or will you continue as the female part of yourself which you having be living since you were born What will you decide ? Tomi just held her grandma arm as they she walked though the garden her Grandma and stopped at the tree which had bear fruits for Isyah had withered and looked dead again.

Her grandma said it only blooms for the true inheritance of this planet no one else she told Tomi the tree is suppose to the tree that Eve ate the from only her ancestors can bear true fruit of knowledge or is hard paused as she thought but couldn't remember what she was saying previously Tomi said let's go inside the house but her grandma said my friend Aadya was like the woman you brought her she could do miracle's I betrayed her in the end. Tomi said how did you betray her?

I let her secret out and they stoned her to death for uniqueness after that my life was hard until we moved to Canada then my real life began I met a nice man settled down and had children of own but I never forgot her my first love.

Don't let her get away and never betray her uniqueness which makes her the woman she is you love her and never let her cry You understand me right. I love all what i am proud of my grandchildren and children being able to love who they chose not being forced to be with someone who's isn't in there heart or soul that is all I ask of you never repeat my mistakes my love.

The next day Isyah called Tomi and asked her if she knew how to ride a bike? Tomi responds was No but she would like to learn Isyah agreed to helping her then she asked if she was busy in the afternoon could we met at the park not far from where Isyah lived Tomi agreed to met up at 4pm that day they had prolonged hanging up on each other the door opened at Tomi and she said I have to go I will see you there.

 Isyah had traveled through time to find a certain bike for Tomi first ride of a bike in her room parts of the past started to brake apart glimpses of time flew through the room spinning slowly beaming with light of the era she could enter into as she walked through the era that glimpse she came a upon a woman selling Reid bikes she browsed and found a ladies seven speed vintage bike the bike was a lavender color and had a basket in the front and in the back a extra seat the Lady explained that the bike was for couples and seat moves for a closer for hugging from behind the woman sold the bike for one hundred dollars she smiled as Isyah hopped on the bike and rode off she ended up back in her room with the Reid bike .

She had gone downstairs and made tuna and egg sandwiches she brought the drinks waters and a bottle of champagne ,some kiwi and strawberries and blueberries and honeydew she put plastic flute glasses in the picnic basket she went upstairs and got herself together she put on a yellow sweater and grey tights on her hair was put in a half ponytail her curler red hair was a little out of control but she said out loud. Please calm down, there's no need to get upset. Just relax.

The door swung open Eliyah came in said it's a full moon tonight so be careful Isyah started laughing at her sister and said were not werewolves or vampires Eliyah said We are from the Earth so it might bother us as well as the humans she stormed off Isyah screamed to her I will take you advice Thank you Eli ! 

At 3pm Isyah put the bike into the back she went the house and Janus -Chevy said be careful of van, trunk it locks on its own I haven't fixed it so take this car fob with you just in case and here's the picnic basket here's a flower you can gave her for her first try You can do this Sis they high five and she got in the van and drove off when she got to the park she arrived first she used the car fob and got he bike out , and walked to the park where they were meeting each other.

 Tomi had a confused expression on her face as she walked up Isyah she said Why one bike? She smile ,said get on the back of the bike it has a actually bike seat for you to sit comfortably Isyah said I am taking you for a ride and then I will teach you how to ride this bike and don't worry you wont get at first but if you do we will practice every weekend ,we will spend together then at the end of the lesson.

We will both have bikes on go on a bike ride together does that seem like a great plan for us she tilted her head to the right as she watched Tomi said Yes that sounds like a great plan she hopped on the back of the bike , hugged on Isyah back as she began to ride the bike around the park the wind in Tomi's hair just flowed with the wind she laughed as Isyah rode around the corners of park the spin back around to where they began Tomi said can we do that again? Isyah Yes one more time around let's go, they off the clouds began to move and the sky become dark as they were on the other side of the park but the two woman raced back before being caught in the rain the both screaming and laughing as Isyah rode back.

Raindrops began to fall down wetting the two women ran towards the van the car fob didn't work at the time when they ran towards the van the drops became heavier they tried the fob again and it opened up Isyah put the bike in the back as Tomi entered the passenger side of the van she looked through the right side mirror at her as she saw her playing in the rain.

Tomi smiled to herself as her girlfriend jumping in puddles as she was out of sight the door opened up and she sat down her hair now straight in her face she wiped her hair away to see Tomi smiling at her she then said did you have fun with your first doubled bike ride Tomi smiled and said that was the best feeling I had in years Thank you for sharing that with me.

Isyah asked if Tomi wanted to come to the house to warm up she said that would be great Isyah started the van ,turned on the heat ,started to driving towards her house she parked the van in the underground parking Janus Chevy was working on her mustang Isyah said here's the keys to van I didn't take out my bike don't tweak my bike her sister laughed I won't her head in the car she said Hello Tomi go get warm Sis don't forget to warm up your girlfriend as well she giggled . 

Isyah face got red and she blushed she walked towards Tomi and said let's go I will show you around they walked through the underground parking to the elevator Tomi said you're sister really loves cars she said that's just her hobby she does have a small business fixing and designing old time cars she designs our car logos and some our vehicle's are designed. The underground parking is her domain all the cars are parked here, the second floor above the underground parking is Eliyah area for her hobby and so on the six of us have different careers and hobbies I like hiking and dancing sometimes I sing with my siblings.

The elevator opened up to the bathroom Isyah the towels are in the cabinet shower I will go find you some dry clothes but Tomi pulled her close and kissed her Isyah said I will be back just getting us clothes to wear.

The elevator closed as Isyah got to her room she got clothes for the two them and headed back to the elevator which took her right to Tomi who was not in the shower as yet she told Isyah she didn't know how to turn on the faucet for it for the faucet isn't visible to see Isyah said appear faucet and the water turned on the two took off there clothes and went in the shower together.

Isyah touched her soapy body and pulled her close to her she starts touching her breasts she moans with pleasure Tomi kisses her lips her, hand travelled down to her flower she inserted her fingers inside her their body.

Their bodies pushed together and moans coming from both of them the water stopped flowing , the two woman dry each other off and walk together holding hands they headed towards Isyah room in her room the two laid down on the bed together they ended up falling a sleep together they cuddle all night in their dreams the connection between them takes them back to their previous life when she was murdered by her stepmother.

It takes them to the first time she met her love of her life Tomi had transferred into Raj Mona a girl that she had liked but it never went anywhere she was crying at her funeral her tears flowed down her face she watched as they buried her and after the burial she was standing at the grave sobbing as the grave caretakers where leaving the grave Raj Mona just stood for two days.

She had been heartbroken and pleaded with life that she had lost the love of her life she was found dead in her apartment of a broken heart , she had found letter that she would find her love again no matter what life she was reborn back in their time while cuddling Tomi whispered I love you she held her a little tighter while sleeping .

In the morning Isyah was downstairs making a coffee and tea ,breakfast for her and Tomi she walks upstairs as Tomi has opened her eyes as Isyah put down the tray on the the side table as she pounced on Tomi she kissed all over her face making Tomi blush in her face the laughter in the room filled her heart up with new love and memories. 

On Monday the case against the Juice for life was set for September Isyah called Mrs. Wilen to tell them that they will be setup a court case 16th of September 3054 and we will being writing up a settlement for you waiting on the list for nine months to get approve of IVF for a suitable donor.

We have also be writing up how they stated the donors have advised them that they were told that donors were allowed to place conditions on who could receive their donations . None of the donors on the list allowed access to same sex couple's and we have filed a complaint of homosexual discrimination with ADNSW.

Coreen asked if they could come in to understand the process Isyah told her Yes that she was available later on today after lunch Coreen agrees to meeting at 1pm in the Law Firm at 1pm one of the two women came Robin had came she explained that Coreen couldn't take a day off today for she was preforming a surgery.

Isyah said that's Okay Please follow me this way too so we can discuss the case in private Robin had short blonde hair she was dressed in in a yellow and blue blouse and dress pants ,with timberland yellow boots she asked if she could get some water her voice shaky and dry Isyah opened her office door and walked to the fridge opened it and got a bottle of water for Mrs. Wilen's she said thank you and sat down on the chair .

Isyah said we will take our time and started to explain the paperwork to you if you have any question I will answer them so i will start the meeting the meeting went well the court case date was also changed to September 16 3054 and Robin ask that be repaid for their hardship and pain they put us through Isyah agreed with the terms to of the case.

On the September 16th 3054 the five women walked into the court room the judge hadn't come in as yet the lawyers for the company Juice for life where they're the Wilen's sat at the table Tomi ,Carter, Isyah began to prepare for the case at hand the Judge walked in and the bailiff said all rise and everyone stood up.

As he looked out to the crowd of people in the courtroom he sat down, he stated that he is Neil Dorgan he had dark hair with grey hair his beard totally grey his eyes stern bright blue eyes short man sat down and that he has looked over the case files in front of him and said before you start the opening statements I will like to inform you that he will be siding with Mrs. and Mrs. Wilen's the opposing team of lawyers ask the Judge's to come to the bench and he denies them.

He said I am the Judge of the courtroom and I have decided that Juice of life will repay the pain they have caused for these women trying to make a family of their own , Juice for Life you will be giving life to these families and you don't have the right to decide the fate of the children unborn you're company , will not be discriminate against couples of the same sex ,I have looked through you're staff and they are in the same vote as this couple before us today. 

You have denied you haven't only denied same sex couples but couples of mix couples I have received many complaints about your company and I will be making a example of your company for my Great Grandmother had known the the founder of the this company originally and she would be turning in her grave if they knew you were swindling families in this day of age stopping a process of life before life has began.

The court is adjourned Mrs. and Mrs. Wilen's was so overjoyed that they both started to crying the Judge came down from the bench and walked towards the women he said am glad that your family will start with the joy of baby cries that will grow into laughter's Enjoy and with that he walked away to the door Coreen and Robin thanked they're lawyers and family friends for supporting them through this journey .

Carter ,Tomi, Isyah smiled at each other as they got they're suitcases together and left the happy couple in the courtroom walking out the reporters asked them if they have any thing to add for Juice For Life has a lot to work out before going bankrupt stealing families do you have anything at all to add Ms. Gingode she stated that the Judge made his decisions through past and future facts and we agree with his decision for our clients and for future families as well.

TWO YEARS LATER:The Choice

The day of their wedding Aadya stood by the cursed tree, Grandma Shweta ran outside Tomi followed her to the tree.

Where she asked the tree(Aadya) to release her grand daughter from curse of the Kings of five Release her she screamed as Isyah walked too the back the tree started to change as Isyah walked closer then she saw Tomi change into a man she was between two soul's.

Isyah screamed at the tree let her be for I command you for my Mother Lilith was once from this garden and I controlthe lands .

Her body began to rise up the tree branches swinging back and forth at Tomi then in commotion she heard the voice from within her I want a future with Isyah it's like she could heard through all the chaos Isyah saying pick Who are you? Let's be our true selves the tree said you must decide You must pick which life do you want to live the life of Tomi the female attorney? or as Thomas the male attorney? Which life will you pick once you pick your gender you never return to the other sex.

I will accept what you chose for I love your soul in front of the tree Tomi said forgive me Princesses I just want to be with my love forgive my sins I want to live as a woman before guests arrive Tomi became a full woman curse removed from her family lineage, her grandma collapsed to floor for she had longed for the curse to be broken tears of joy came ro her face as so many had and the tree started to disappeared as Isyah ran towards Tomi the woman she love dearly,

Tomi and Isyah had gotten married and they are both pregnant with one from Juice of life and one from a new couple called Girl's only both due a month from each other excited about the new life they had moved two hours away from her sister's who visit there home often now that they are having babies .

Carter and Eliyah had came for a visit as Isyah was telling Tomi that she had a strange feeling inside her body Tomi says its just the little one is disagreeing with the food we just ate but as her wife says that her water breaks and she has gone into labor he powers had gone out of wacky as she started to deliver the baby.

Two big pushes and a baby girl was born to Isyah and Tomi they named her Jason Cody Zamere Jounger-Gingode she was 7lbs 8ounces she was born with bright red hair but wavy hair, eyes blue Tomi said that she was feeling ill as she walked downstairs her water broke as well Tomi gave birth to a little girl they name her Jonnie- Diane Prayer Gingode- Jounger 8lbs 7ounces.

Isyah said it was all Yellow they both laughed.

YELLOW IN ISYAH EYES

Is warmth and energy, happiness in life and love with hope ,fun in this reality of her mind.

Instead of revenge they chose yellow love and broke through the curse and gave love a true chance sometimes love can break curses given by family members set along ago. ITS ONLY THE BEGINNING .....