Contagious

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Murray Stapleton, the Deputy Director of CIA, briefs the new president on the current situation. The new commander in chief is *not* pleased with the mess his predecessor has left him with. Perry Dawsey and Dew Phillips are working in the field, but

President Gutierez decides what his protocols regarding the contagion are going to be. Perry Dawsey demonstrates his view of child abusers. Margaret Montoya gets some new toys. The Exterminators try to capture a hatchling alive. What could go wrong?

Dew discovers Perry at Tad's house; he's not pleased. The $20 bets begin. Margo confronts a somewhat impaired Perry about how he's been "helping out." Colonel Ogden shares his theory about the triangle's feint with Dew. He then exercises t

Colonel Ogden has put President Gutierez squarely onto the hot seat. Will he stick to the values he ran on or utilize Murray Longworth's specialized talents? Vanessa is disgusted when she learns what Option #4 is. Margaret confirms a major breakthro

Meet the Jewels! What role will this average American family play in our story as events progress? Murray gives Dew a verbal enema. Bob's Breakfast Shack hosts a top secret briefing in the back room. Perry gives Dew a memorable answer when Dew invite

Margo brings Dew room service. Wonder what will happen there? We get to know Chelsea, Betty, and Uncle Donny a bit better. The orbital issues orders to the hidden hatchlings and launches probe 17. The Jewel family receives some unexpected guests.

Perry and Dew finally have it out. Who's going to be the alpha dog? Margaret patches up the defeated man. We get a quick peek at how the Jewel's uninvited guests are affecting them.

The crawlers begin their alteration of the Jewels. Betty and Unkie Donny head home. Will they make it safely? Dew and Perry work things out after their brawl. Perry tries to explain how the voices have changed.

Colonel Charlie Ogden deals with the casualties incurred under his campaign against the Hatchlings. Margaret calls an old friend. More people in Gaylord succumb to the seeds while Dew and Perry have a long, drunken conversation.

Cheffie's demise is not pretty. Chelsea talks to her new "imaginary friend." Dew and Margaret finally convince Perry to talk about his ordeal with the triangles. Their hope is that he will shed some light on the origin of the infection.

Dew exercises questionable judgement when he teaches Perry how to shoot. Betty Jewell is following in the footsteps of her father. The Orbital tries to find a way to stop the Sonofabitch as Chelsea's destiny begins to solidify.

The story spotlight focuses on Betty Jewell's strange infection, as Margaret and Amos operate to save her life. Cheffie's remains meet the efficiency that is the United States Postal Service, and Chelsea's "smoochies" take on a new and sini

The invasion of Gaylord begins! Chelsea's abilities continue to grow, much to the chagrin of her mother and father. Margaret tries to cope with the Amos situation, and Mister Burkle the postman gets a special delivery ;)