“But let’s be clear about one aspect, this is your System. We see our role here as supporting you as well as protecting our staff and defending ou... facilities.”“So by operating as three fleets in a ‘navy’ you believe we would be more effective in supporting each other. How many Task Groups do you plan to have in System?”“One from each of us would always be here. Once the base is operating, there could be three or more from each World for short periods due to arrival and departure timing as well. The windows were blacked out and the only light came from a single barebulb hanging from the ceiling. A thin layer of dust covered thefurniture and the floor. If William had to guess he would say that thisbuilding had been disused for maybe a couple of years. Victoria wasseated in a dust covered, but apparently rather high-end office swivelchair. Between the two of them was a simple wooden desk, bare ofanything except for a small vial of clear liquid."Sit down," said Victoria, without a hint of. Her heart was in her throat as she opened the door and felt her way up the stairs to the living area. The only sound in the house was the sound of her heart breaking.She stood in the doorway out side the bedroom and tried to make out images in the room, but the room was blinded pitch dark. Preparing to cover her eyes from what she didn't really want to see, she clicked on the light.The room was empty, the bed empty. No Joe, no tart of the day!! Selena turned and began switching lights on all. “From my perspective, you are the most wonderful woman in the world.”“Not Erin or Blossom?”“Lynn, I am in love with all three of you, but you were the first. You brought Erin into our relationship; Blossom saved me when I was lost. But you were the first. I’m praying that one of your babies will be boy. I get the feeling that when you have a son, your life will be fulfilled.”“A son would be everything I’ve dreamed of, but I would hardly be fulfilled. Maybe filled fully everyday should be my.