The gates opened, the trumpet sounded, a clean, thin sound of perfect pitch and crystalline delicacy filled all the universe to the farthest star.  Gem had arrived, a brave soldier and a hero among the furbabies in Kitty Heaven. A great warrior entered, and as the trumpet sounded, there was a tiny moment when the romping and playing stops while everyone turns to get a glance at Gem.

There was a pause --
just long enough for an angel to pass,
flying slowly.

"Oh, what a magical place", he shrieked with delight, "I can't wait to explore"....and then he joined a lovely party in progress because he was hungry again.

For the first time in years, Gem felt silly again, giggling as a young angel girl tickled his belly with the silken tips of her wings.  

	There are trees in Cat Heaven, trees made just for cats, trees growing so green and so high. But no one gets stuck in a tree anymore -- if a cat wants down he will fly!

He was taking a rest, basking in the warmth of the sun, thinking about what he might like for dinner when Athena appeared.

"Hi Thena", he said, happy to see his new friend.

"Hey Gem", she responded, "Come with me to the viewing room where you can look through the holes in the sky and see your family anytime you want."