The Patriots' Gift

In this novel The United States has divided into five nations by the year 2050 A.D. Each of these nations has different convictions and beliefs. The Texas Republic was the first to leave in 2035. They were followed by The North West Federation, The Central Alliance, and The Southern Confederation.

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On February 10, 2035 with an absolute unwillingness to be a part of the U.N. takeover the state of Texas with Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Arizona declared the Independent Texas Republic and declared war on the drug cartels. Stephen Hampton had just closed the door behind him. “I’ve got everything ready for a quick bite, honey…” she began. “Why?” he asked. He was unusually tired. “Here, I fixed you a pick me up,” she said handing him a strong cup of coffee. He took the first sip. “There was a call from the Governor's office. He’s coming here to see us with “two other gentlemen” in, uh, 20 minutes. Just said it was important. I told him it would be convenient.” “Why didn’t you call me?” he asked. “It just happened, well, almost just. I’m glad you got home. No sooner had his assistant hung up, Annalaurie called.” Stephen had never seen Alicia this excited. “Calm down, sweetheart,” he said as he gave her a quick hug and turned to go to put on a fresh shirt and tie. “Don’t you want to know why they’re coming?” she asked. “Yes, yes, what did Annalaurie say?” “The Governor is going to appoint you to complete the term of Representative Cummings, he’s been sick you know.” “The Governor’s been sick?” “Now, don’t tease me, Stephen. Cummings has been sick and has asked to be relieved which you know quite well. You told me about him just a few days ago. Say, did you maybe expect this?” she asked poking him in the ribs as he tried to tuck in his shirt. “No, not really. I was hoping a little, but nothing had been said,” Stephen said. “Nate had made just a slight mention.” “Ah Hah! So that’s why Annalaurie knows. So she tipped us off.” “Annalaurie knows more than Nate, She always does. She probably knows more than anyone with the possible exception of God Himself,” Stephen said. “There’s a limo. I’ll greet them. You hurry on out. Do I look O.K.?” she asked. “You look positively edible,” Stephen said as she scurried to the door and answered as the pretty serene wife everybody expected. The meeting didn’t last long. Stephen accepted and began his duties the next Tuesday in the Texican Congress. There were 19 months left on Cummings term. Stephen would run for the seat at the next election and win.