The streak of fire from the round turned into plasma and hit the fighter and it vanished in an explosion. I shifted as the second suddenly broke off a...d turned to flee.It was to late as I aimed and fired and a second streak of plasma hit it and it too exploded. I looked around as everyone yelled and cheered. The boat slowed and turned towards the trawlers as I locked the bolt to the rear and unloaded the gun. I grabbed a long bore brush and ran it down the barrel a few times.I set it aside and. You hesitated, not because I might not be interested, but because I might not have the money. Start looking for JB Productions on movie trailers. I do not dance because I need the money. I dance because it's who I am. Trust me, Schwartz would understand. And she's right. You are protective as hell. You got a pen. Send a number and a date to this address. I'll get you a check. Invest in Schwartz? Are you kidding? Have you seen what she ... OK, you probably do understand."Francine finally stopped. I can feel my body, aching all over as if I've just gone for a long swim... except between my legs where the ache has a warmer, more satisfying glow. I pant slowly as I draw air into my lungs. I still can't wiggle my fingers, but at least I can feel them. I start to hear sounds from throughout the ship, banging and shouting. The tromp-tromp-tromp of heavy boots on expensive carpet.I look at the figure standing in front of me. Six and a half feet tall, covered from head to toe in mirrored black. “if you want another last call is now” she said.I told her I was fine but I would like to buy her a drink sometime, even now if she wanted as there weren’t likely to be any more patron this evening. With a smile she said why not and poured herself a gin and tonic. She sat at the table with me as the game wound down.“you have a boyfriend Lex?”“yes, do you have a girlfriend?”“fiance actually” I started running my fingers over hers as we sat at the table staring at each other.“I see” she said.