While important, I don’t think they’ll be a major component in this particular social engagement.‘Several minutes passed, with everyone sitting ...n nervous anticipation—the bridge crew apparently busy with their normal operations.‘Are all our players in position?‘ Al asked.Everyone checked in, undoubtedly including some not keyed into the same link.‘Good, it’ll take some time, as we’re approaching gradually. I’ll let you know when to act.‘‘The planet is coming into view, ‘ Zita announced, ‘and. ‘It’s a bit risky.’ Cody had bought a newspaper and is busy reading it. The plan starts with, ‘Hey Cody,’ -I interrupted his reading- ‘I have to use the ladies room.’ He looks up and says, ‘Go. Don’t take too long, though.’ I get up and walk over to the door to the ladies room. I notice a vine trellis blocking the view of our booth from the restroom to the register. I see a flat Italian style hat on the coat rack. I snatch it quickly and walk into the restroom. The room has a white tile floors. At last she had enough and rolled off me. She rested her elbow on the bed and put her head in her hand and with cocked head she looked at me, a little worried."We shouldn't have done that," she stated."No, I know, sorry. It really was an accident the first time." Yes, I know, but I didn't mean that. We shouldn't have made love without any protection." I could get some condoms," I volunteered, taking for granted that we would fuck again. "We are going to do it again, aren't we?"She looked at me. You see, it’s all a matter of taste and choice. I suppose no one really knows why certain foods taste good to one person, and not so good to another. No one really cares. Don’t you see Frankie? Everyone has his or her likes and dislikes. Everyone has certain things that make them feel good – watching a baseball game, reading a book, eating pizza, kissing. Looking at or touching a slip. There IS nothing wrong with that, Frankie. Understand?” It made sense the way she put it. But, I still had.