“Things have been rough, but they are getting better.” she replied.She went on to tell me that things had quieted down between her and Lance. In f...ct they had dinner the night before and managed to work out most of the financial arrangements of their divorce. She told me that they actually got along much better now than when they were together.I just smiled and shook my head as if I understood. She then asked me why I hadn’t been to her parents house in almost a month. I responded I just had. Of course, working for her father as she was, Claire's salary was much higher than that of a humble car mechanic, and didn't her father let me know it. He would take every opportunity whenever we were together to 'snipe' away at me. Doing his best to undermine my relationship with his daughter. Still trying to split us up, even though we were 'happily' married, or so I thought. This of course led to resentment on my part and increasingly more vociferous arguments between my wife and. . ?" she said, then winced at the dual response. "No- I mean-" I call him 'Junior, '" said the older synthetic, a wry grin on his lips. "Or 'Seven.'" Seven?" I was - I am - the sixth," he said, breaking eye contact. "I think."Renee bit her lip, then settled on her knees next to him. She leaned close, ignoring the unwashed smell of his body. "You're Simon," she said softly. "Not the sixth, or any other number. You're a good person, even after everything they've done to you. You're unique."The. When I was little I wanted to be you. I grew up hearing of all your adventures," said Suzan suddenly in awe."Yes that was me. I was a real terror in my youth then. But from what I've been hearing about you, you could be me, and now you truly have the same chance to follow in my footsteps completely," said Jolica with a smile."NO! I already have the man I've always wanted! I've waited my whole life for him! I will NOT give him up," said Suzan as the anger returned to her face."Ok, let's set that.