“I could blame my childhood,” Kevin said. “My family, we care for each other immensely, but we only say, ‘I love you,’ occasionally. I've be...n in love three times. With each relationship, I got swept away. Each one blazed like a bonfire until the passion faded. Then it was over.”“‘The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long’,” I quoted.“Exactly. You’re so wise.”“It’s from Blade Runner.”“Really? Never saw it.”“Neither have I, but, go on with what you were saying.”“We’re almost 30.. I have been observing you and your progress moving the indigenous species toward civilization. I am very pleased and that progress is why I chose to make my presence know to you and offer my assistance. In fact, I will remain online for the next 150,000 years to assist you and your family." If we are establishing a working relationship, I need a name for you. Do you have one?" I asked. "Normally humans address one another with names, like you called me Michael when you started talking to me.. “Yes, this will be an awakening for Mark to the other side of the world,” Brian chuckles. Abbie assures Brian that she and Tim, and Grace and Sam, will be there with Phoebe and Les by early afternoon. The conversation is left there as Mark comes back over to them. When leaving, Abbie and Brian wink at each other, confirming their conspiracy. Abbie reminds Grace about the party at Peacock’s tomorrow, and she is all in for a fun afternoon. Abbie talks about the day ahead with Tim on the way. "Do comatose patients smile?" asked SHE."How would I know? I've had an old man die on me, but no comas." Really? That must have freaked you out." It was one of the few times I wanted out of the business because I spent ten minutes erasing myself from the place, even cleaning off his still hard dick so as not to be identified as being there. I fucking rifled through his belongings, grabbing his money, I mean all of it because what good was it to him? Luckily it was in a hotel, so I didn't need.