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CHAPTER 14: Right Before Our Eyes

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 "I AM SICK TO DEATH OF THESE GODDAMN VINES!"  "David, are you alright?" "Yeah, I'm OK, Cornelius...we've got more vines in the kitchen sink.  I'm telling you they're growing out of the sinks, the shower and even the John with more frequency." "I've been asking around the town and it seems the entire Strangerville plumbing system has been compromised." "I don't know how you remain so calm about all this, Cornelius.  Things are getting worse around here!" "What's the point of getting over emotional about it?  It clouds my judgement." "Yeah..." said David, resignedly.  "Well, time to clear this crap out...again!" David cleared out the kitchen vines and Cornelius dealt with the ones in the bathroom.  The vine infestation of the plumbing was now a daily occurrence and as this affected the whole town the locals were becoming increasingly despondent.  Many blamed the army for not deali...