"I stared, frozen, at myself on the screen. Time passing. I knew that I hadto use the safe word in spite of the consequences. The line in the sandwas ...eing crossed with each delayed moment. As I wallowed ,lost in theimage of this person on the screen, Susan, Ms Susan, began laying out hernail gear on the talbe beside me. As I pondered she took a finger andbegan scuffing the nail, preparing it for the tip. She held up the gluebottle and tip for me to see......"Ask me for your pretty nails. It was dark already when I dared to put the dress onand go home. Our stepmother Sophia was waiting for me there. She gaveme a pitying look and said that she knows my desire to be a girl, andshe understands me. And I was too embarrassed to answer.Later the same year Gleb started to date Chloe. She was a cheerleaderin our school, and she shared Gleb's passion for pranking me. One nightwhen our dad and stepmother were out, Gleb invited Chloe. Everythingwas alright, we shared pizza and were about. As soon as I recieved the report, I rushed to her side. Angeni had beaten me to it. Her injuries were severe, but thanks to the quick actions of their mate, she would survive. I hadn't known it, but Jackie had been there, too. She wasn't as lucky.As didn't get any better. Avenger had taken a severe hit directly on sick bay. Faith had been the chief medical officer on her. She was gone. Jan had been with her, and was also dead.The fleet remained stationary for three days, as those who were able. Bab sat down as if the bubble was a space hopper. The edges looked a little softer and gloopier for this bubble. The colour, drab brown, also wasn't in keeping with the vivid dayglo hues of the previous bubbles.The other bubbles had smelt of sweet candy, Jackson thought. Maybe this one was supposed to be chocolate.It did not smell like chocolate.Bab sat and wriggled her ass. Jackson thought she was about to get her pneumatic on. He was disappointed she hadn't blown up another bed beneath him..