The girls made their entrance in single file with Melanie leading. She looked like an image of a nymphomaniac angel, dressed completely in white and g...ld. Her dark brown, almost black, hair was now down, cascading over her shoulders and down to her waist.She was wearing a skimpy white silk top that had spaghetti straps supporting a tiny gold-embroidered bodice comprising two tiny triangles just covering her nipples and gathered beneath her breasts. The white silk then flared out down to her. It was much more practical for our business and I had the company name and logo on the front doors. Three interlocking Cs for Captain's Choice Charters. It was too late to change the name now.I had now come to terms with my mother's unexpected return. Ardele had made it plain that she thought I was doing the right thing and that she was very proud of me for being so forgiving. I wasn't so sure about the forgiveness, but we had started toward reconciliation at least."What happened to your. It's a little spooky."Basel nodded. "I have the advantage on you there. I've talked with lots of Rangers. It'll be even spookier after we send the Go code. Except for the station's encrypted link with the CAT, we will be completely communications isolated. We won't be able to cry for help, scream that our partner is trying to kill us, plead that we're mortally injured... We will be completely isolated from the rest of the world. Even our link to hologram entertainment will shut down. No matter. On the other hand, I think Allie has made her decision. I’m not sure she’ll ever want to go back. In retrospect, this whole thing has progressed to a stalemate. You are already aware that this lifestyle is not for everyone. The ball was always in your court. I’ll do anything to help you make the right choice, and I’m pretty sure you know what that is.”“Thanks for the offer, but I don’t think I’m able to make a decision yet. I just want my wife back.”After hanging up, I sent a text to Allie,.