They will need repair before I can fix the hull, secondly, we cannot do repairs in this universe. We will need to move to another one that is suitable...” the ship said tiredly.“Do you have any boarding pods that are operational, ship?”“Yes, sire I do, what do you wish me to do?”“Send your boarding pod to the existing hole and fit it into the hole and make it secure. Will you be able to then fly to the next universe for repairs?”“That is an excellent suggestion, My Lord, it will possibly work .... “Interesting. Sure, I’m OK with her having you tonight. I’m not worried about her stealing you away. Her ‘revised thinking’ as she calls it, isn’t likely to accept everything you would need her to.”“I’m still waiting on your answer, you know that, right?”She pulled me into a tight hug, “No pressure, remember?”“I do. Is something brewing between you and Andrew that I should worry about?”“No. Other than simple good night kisses, it’s just dinner, a movie, and talking. Nothing to worry. Maybe she didn't feel like the person I've been waiting for forever.My arms were full of Deirdre as she told me a little of her life. I was right where I wanted to be, forever."I'm from Savannah. Well, from a town outside of Savannah. Daddy was a doctor. Momma was a housewife. I've got a sister named Donna, but we call her Donnie."I was pleased. "You mean there is another woman who has your bloodlines? Wow. Is she at all like you?" Yes, we are very much alike. We're about as close as sisters. As each one took the stage, some men would rush to the stage, money in hand, while others would stuff their money back in their pockets and walk away. Occasionally, there would be an exuberant shout as somebody’s favorite climbed on stage. We were just ordering two more beers when the brunette took the stage again. She wore a short leather skirt and black leather boots with stiletto heels. Her lacy black bra accentuated her pert medium sized breasts. She wore studded leather cuffs at her wrists.