I looked around as we continued through the small chamber that separated the second and third doors. If I had to work at the teleporter for ships, I n...w walked through this area, but I was usually in a hurry. This was the first time I had time to really look around.The chamber looked almost deliberately austere. The walls were not only unadorned, but seemed faded and dull compared to walls inside our enclave. The lighting here was dim and flickering. James chuckled as he noticed my attention on. "I'm that age." Especially single women can't decide what they want," he amended his comment.She hugged him and they kissed with no regard for my presence. I went upstairs to my room without finding out why Ed had gone with Stew to look at building sites.Over the next few days I took two of Beverly's telephone calls and Jen helped me dodge the other two by saying I was out, lying really. Heavy rains forced us to take Tuesday off and since Jen was at work, I was forced to take Beverly's. ” I was still drowsy, but I was listening.“Anyway, as nothing was happening, we decided to get tested, and apparently I’m fine but Graham has a low sperm count. It’s not impossible that he can father a baby, but the odds are pretty poor.” I was finally beginning to regain full-consciousness.“I’m really sorry to hear that, Sis—so what are you going to do: IVF, or something?”“Well, we thought about it and Graham thinks we should just keep trying for a bit longer, but I favour the ‘or something’. The predator seizes the chance for a surprise ambush. In a blinding rush he leaps to the attack, vicious claws spring free and sink into soft unprotected flesh.On the couch Greg and Beth kissed passionately. Tonight was their third date. Greg had almost cheered when she invited him back to her apartment."Ow," Greg yelled, right into Beth's startled face. "Your cat is out to kill me." Leave him alone," Beth said. "Boris is a good kitty."From across the room, where he leapt to avoid his foe's.