Vicki lived in a modest development of somewhat older split-level and ranch style homes, while Mark lived in a recently built townhousein an area that...had recently been redeveloped. The building that he livedin looked new and nice - but also fairly modest. I found Mark's address,but his front door looked exactly the same as the dozen front doors of theneighboring units. I doubted Mark was at home, but I wasn't planning tovisit anyway - I was just doing a bit of reconnaissance.I started the. ”“From all the fuck-vibes in the air?”“Yeah ... I get a feeling things will get interesting this afternoon and evening.”Margo“You look tired, my love,” Margo said.“I am tired ... but it’s more soul-tired right now,” Carol replied.“So...”“So this bitch is a spy. She won’t say who she’s working for, but there are two options as I see it. The people who beat Eddie or Roberta Fruehauf and her crew. Either way, she knows more than we can let either of them find out.”“So we can’t let her loose...”“We. "Yes there was. She hadn't left my mind in 7 years.But I stopped myself. Now isn't the right time or place. I let her go this time, watching her as she made her way across the dance floor and into the house. After she disappeared I made my way to the bar. Picking up two beers I walked down to the barn, remembering the first time I realized Cat was truly lovely.I've know Cat forever, she was my twin brother, Logan's, best friend all through school. While I concentrated on sports and girls, Logan. . sometimes have excess time on my hands..." she began."Selina, I am well aware that you're a genius, your mind is a sponge and you read everything you can find."Selina's face flushed before she went on. "Well, I became interested in a detailed history of the Space Navy, and while browsing, I read about how the institution of rewarding outstanding bravery began. Anyway, over the many years we have been voyaging among the stars, there have been many, many ... engagements. Some we won, and others.