Klaatu Barada Nikto
Chapter 1 “Happy birthday to you,” the attractive woman sang. “Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Klaatu, happy birthday to you.” Klaatu Smith opened his sleep-blurred eyes and glared at the unwelcome intruder standing at his open bedroom door holding a gift-wrapped package. A glance at the clock told him it was much too early for festivities. “It’s 6:30 in the morning, Mom. I need more sleep. Come back in a couple of hours.” Klaatu liked to sleep in on weekend mornings. It was Saturday. “I’ve been waiting 18 years to give this gift to you, Klaatu, and I just can’t wait a minute longer. I promise to leave you alone for the rest of the day if you just open this one teensy weensy package. Pretty please? It’s from your father.” Klaatu groaned …