The pressure is growing on earth as the telepathic problem grows. The rescue of the Salaemaeans hasn't helped: the rescue has brought the telepathic problem to the attention of the humans on earth. Rob keeps pushing to avoid the inevitable if there are not enough telepaths off Earth by the year 2070. It's going to be close, much closer than anyone could imagine. Industry and world corporations are working together to keep the humans on Earth occupied with the innovations, trinkets, and baubles that keep rolling out of the facilities in Atlanta, but it may not be enough, even with the new techniques thy have developed. Rob and the world leaders continue to operate as clandestinely as possible to avoid the fate that waits for mankind in 14 scant years.

Gina enters the lives of Rob and Connie, at Connie's request. The love between them grows, and they grow as individuals as they learn to work together. Others join as well.

Fate takes a hand again as they learn of their true origins...