Part 13 Surprises abound

The band were more surprised than the organizers when a simple Shopping Centre promotion turned into the biggest crowd seen for some time for a non event.
When asked what the band had in store for the expectant fans James replied:
"Something like you've never heard before, I think you'll like it"
James said it with such conviction and confidence that you were compelled to believe him.
He of course knew it to be true because that's the way he intended it.
Any questions asked about James 5 year disappearance where ignored and the topic quickly changed.

Part 12 They're back

News hit the music world of James return and the the band’s reformation FAST.
Journalists went into a panic to find out more for an information hungry public.


The most excited person on the planet was Mr. Sincerity, his life took on a whole new meaning now that the boys were back together, no more flogging a dead horse; he had fresh new exciting music to flog.
He was in for a surprise.
Another person who showed great interest in the band’s reformation was one MR Blanc, now rapidly becoming one of the richest men in Britain due to some canny deals, favours returned and just plain good luck.
The one nagging mystery that had not revealed itself after his imprisonment had something to do with THAT band.

Part 11 A surprise visit and announcement

Marcel called David up to his room for a meeting, he had lots of concerns.
Marcel was worried the E Stone had grown dull and it didn’t sing anymore, he was also worried about David. David was cranky due to problems with the Brewery and Marcel was sure he knew his brother had been released by now and that must be affecting his mood as well.
They needed to get together alone and talk about it.
David still wore his cassock to the office and never let the duties of the company take precedent over Abbey duties but when he walked into the room Marcel could tell he was carrying a heavy burden.
They made small talk and Marcel tried to get David to open up when there was a knock on the door.
“Who could that be “ said David “ I left instructions that there be no interruptions”
“I’ll check anyway” said Marcel.
Marcel opened the door to the happy smiling face of James
With arms outstretched James said “Time to get the band back together Brothers”

Part 10 Troubles at work

David really didn’t pay much attention to the popular press mainly the business section when he had time, and since the news of MR Blanc early release was more local London news the release of his brother went un noticed. What David had of noticed was the down turn in brewery business caused by a few investments turned sour and the spate of bureaucratic hurdles the company was encountering in foreign countries.

Part 9 Mr. Blanc is released

It happened like magic. Mr Blanc woke up and knew how to fix his plight. The veil that covered his thought had been lifted.

Mr Blanc set the wheels in motion almost immediately. First a letter to a journalist who wouldn’t dare let him down and then contact with Prime Minister Hollowman.

That should get some speedy results.

And he was right………….

Mr. Blanc was released later that month.

Part 8 The Epiphany stones makes a decision.

The E Stone had always been able to manipulate mankind from its cradle in Africa. The climate and the vastness seemed to make it more aware of its surroundings.

The Epiphany stone knew it wasn’t as strong as it had been in the past, losing the human form of James had helped , so to had the company of Marcel and the Abbey but it knew it was only getting weaker.

The climate was one factor, the moderate climate of the North of France was always going to be a drain ; this and the constant good luck of David and the incarceration of Mr Blanc had brought it down to new lows. It could feel things giving way, one major problem was that it was sure if it had control anymore?

Drastic action had to be taken to correct the balance and it meant letting go and formulating a new plan.

Part 7 Marcel notices something

Marcel had been noticing for some time now that the Epiphany Stone didn’t shine as brightly and its voice was never as clear or as loud as it had been when he first held it.

It was like it was going out.