There was no way I could carryGregg out of my room, but I might be able to wheel him out....afterchecking to make sure that his body was hidden beside...the bed, I pickedup the phone and asked for room service. After I ordered beefstroganoff and a bottle of red wine, I got down on my hands and kneesand carefully studied the floor. There were a few drops of blood, butthey were almost invisible against the burgundy carpet, and I would takecare of them later.Gregg's knife was a bigger problem. It. We loved each other deeply, we shared an intimate bond, we had sex on a regular basis, and we both seemed to enjoy it when it happened. I had little reason to complain, and so I settled into our pattern with resignation and reluctant acceptance.Then, one September evening, all of that changed.*Kathleen’s new job required her to retire for the night much earlier than I. When she kissed me goodnight on that particular night, I noted that she lingered a little longer than usual. Her. "Full power to the engines," he told her. "Point two-five G." Point two-five," she repeated, sliding the computerized dial all the way to the end.The fusion engines lit a second later, expelling a stream of plasma out the back of the ship and pushing her away from the drifting torpedo. Everyone on board was pushed forcibly downward in his or her seats as gravity returned and the ship began to pick up momentum."Active fire control systems coming on line from the Seattle," Sugi reported."All. Taking my hand and leading me into the livingroom, he eased me down on the couch. I sat back not completely sure if I still was 100% sure about what I was going to let happen. But my mind, body and soul could no longer fight my desires for this man I say man because that’s exactly what he is he may have just been a teenager in years but his wisdom about life had made me feel sometimes younger than he. I sat back and decided to take the leap that could change our lives forever. He leaned.