Drive to Kirtland AFB, New MexicoAmber munched her sandwich and tried not to think about the scene at the restaurant. Livia's parents were calm compared to what might happen if Mother Nature kept rolling in her sleep. That thought made her smile. If Mother Nature went back to sleep, the quakes would stop, and the volcanoes wouldn't erupt. She could go back home to Karen soon, and beg her to travel with her, not stay in California with Jerry. Soon after returning to the highway, they reached a line of stopped traffic. Dr. Evan inched forward for a mile before the reason became clear. Police cars blocked the roadway. The police turned cars around and sent them back to go another way. The vehicle nearly reached the front of the line. Dr. Evan pulled off onto the shoulder. He walked over t

