Every month we have to present our progress to the department faculties. We share our project progress with teachers and get reviews for improvement.I... one such presentation, she received really bad reviews and her guide scolded her a bit. She was very upset. In the lunch break that day, I saw her sitting alone on the staircase and crying. I felt really bad for her because she is really a bright student. No one ever thought that such a thing will happen to her.I sat next to her and offered her. It would take twenty or thirty people on one team, working together to bring about that kind of change, and there would be the need for thousands of teams. That would be expensive, but the cost savings in future treatments and avoidance of surgery would more than pay for it. Plus anyone who was enabled to do this would have employment for life.”“Grand hopes,” I said.“Not so grand, if Bobby can do that kind of thing,” said Melody. “That’s why Noel did illegal and completely unethical experiments. Do you understand me?" Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry. I promise I'll put them in the hamper from now on." Uh, huh. How many times have I heard that." Mom, can I ask you a favor?" Certainly, dear. What is it?" Can you wash my back for me? My shoulders are a little stiff from practice and I can't reach it." Can't you do anything for yourself?" she asked with a smile on her lips. "Oh, alright. Hand me the washcloth and turn around."John stuck his hand out from the shower door holding the soapy washcloth. Yeah, that makes sense." And the back rubs weren't ever a good idea." Probably not." And maybe first thing in the morning visits aren't so great."Lexi nodded with reluctant acceptance. "'Cause of your boners." What?" What? Isn't that why?" Partly, yes. But that shouldn't be your reason. You weren't supposed to see them." I mostly didn't when you were awake. But I've come in often enough when you've got a little tent going under your blankets." Lexi grinned crookedly. "That's part of how I know.