"It definitely did," she agrees fervently. "We just don't know the rules yet and that's the most worrisome thought of all."

Knowing the Observers, they'll find out at the worst time what those new rules are. These people aren't the type to ease them into anything. A crisis will hit and it will hit hard. The only problem is whether or not they'll be ready for it.

"On the plus side, my garden seems to be exactly as I left it, so at least we've got something in the way of herbal remedies if we need them."