But now, you had awoken, in a new world. You stretched and yawned, the cold feeling slowly going away as you felt the warm sun beaming down on you.You...looked around, noticing the trees and the highway nearby. You couldn't see anyone nearby, nor hear anything, you were probably alone. But the destroyed cars, burnt out and twisted, reminded you of the destruction you saw first hand, however long ago. Walking up to one of the cars, you found it's mirror intact and could see yourself in its. . Was?" "Yes of course, so in a way you sort of owe me." "I'm sorry, Daniel. I'll be more than happy to do that. I'll work extra shifts and you don't have to pay me!" Daniel put his index finger against Siobhan's lips and shh'd her. "That's not what I want though." He grabbed hold of Siobhan's hand and pulled her up. He took her by the waist and leaned her against his desk. "You're a very beautiful woman, Siobhan," he whispered. Siobhan didn't answer. She could feel her palms getting sweaty.. " I hope I don't need it." Pushing on the armrests with both hands she stood up unassisted and turned toward the door.They were in the "green room"—the waiting area—of the most popular worldwide late-night holograph show, on which she'd appear within, now, only a few seconds. It was a painstakingly arranged, and widely publicized, appearance. A week earlier she'd called the show's famous host, a quasi-comedian, quasi-pundit named Jerry Tomlinson, from her island home to suddenly offer her. I was to call him, offer my services andtell him that Julia would be receptive to his advances now. Now that Iwas her maid and not her husband. That was the call that would be thereal test. But first, I wanted to discuss the Hawaii trip."Julia, I understand your schedule and how everything is laid out. ButI was thinking it would be better if I were there to tell the girlsabout my change. Why it was important to me and why I wanted to takethe step. Not as a rejection of my role as their father,.