Summary

In “Houston,” when Rufus drove Saskia and the others to meet T.R.’s SUVs, Saskia decided to include Rufus as a member of her group that was going to T.R.’s meeting.

Saskia realized that T.R. and his staff had researched Rufus when T.R. thanked Rufus for his service in the military when they were introduced. T.R. also told Rufus they needed to talk pigs. Saskia was surprised at how quickly the men bonded over such a strange activity.

Saskia spoke with Michiel, a representative from Venice. That city was also in danger of being lost if the sea levels rose much more. A surge barrier had been built, but he knew they needed to change the climate of the whole world if they wanted to save their city.

The following morning, Saskia and the three...