Somehow, when he had stepped through that doorway in Whit's apartment, they had left the planet. And the kicker was that with that portal gone, they h...d no way of getting back ... to Earth. Well, no direct way, at least. They were effectively stranded here—wherever "here" was, exactly. Which was actually a very good starting question to ask. So, he did."So if we're not on earth, where are we?" You are on Crossroads." And that is another world—another planet like earth?"Elizabeth hemmed and. As expected, the defender ignored the ball and headed straight for Cal. Just before contact, Cal pulled his extended leg down and purposely fell backwards with his spikes extended toward the attacker. He used the guy's momentum to fling the attacker several yards away with his legs, where he landed awkwardly and did not get up."Sammy, I've been doing college football for fifteen years, and I never saw anything like that?" Mel, I just have the feeling that the kicker set that up. I think he knew. .”“But what?”“But I think I can sort of guess what it is.”“So what is—”“Well, I can’t tell you, can I?” She rolled her eyes. “I mean, I might be wrong. And even if I’m not...” She shrugged. “You know. So, you’ll go see her tonight?”“I’ll check with Vicky that it’s all right for me to be home late. It shouldn’t be a problem, but if she says no, I’ll let you know.”Emily nodded. After a pause, she said, “Rissa couldn’t tell me what happened in the bathroom. She says she can’t remember. Something. Pulling back for a moment I stroke your hair and look deep into your eyes… Before leaning in slowly – meeting you half-way as our lips lightly touch… Warm liquid fire running through your body… To your surprise I let you go and step back. I obviously take a moment to take in the sight of you – actually here for real, with me. You can see that my hair is still up in its customary ponytail but I’ve made a slight effort as I’m wearing a loose shirt over my jeans and, amusingly, bare feet. I take.