It’s about halfway between Cairns and us, near Oak Beach.A lot of big-wigs purchased land up our way, and they built new high rises and more resorts...in the area when more people moved here.More people mean more cops, so it meant I was sure to get to a job.UNSEC (the United Nations Space Exploration Collaboration) was formed back in 2050.That was around the same time, the first spaceport was built as Australia’s contribution. As the Australian Space Fleet got more established, the government and. “Yes,” Karen simply said, answering Dana’s unspoken question.“Did you like it?” Dana asked.Karen glanced over her shoulder, as if to confirm that Mrs. Goldman was still busy out in the front of the story. Then, bringing her head next to Dana’s, she spoke in an almost whisper.“I wouldn’t admit this to anyone but you, and I’d never want Roger to know it,” she said, “but I think I would’ve liked it even more if he hadn’t been there. If it had just been me and her.”“Really?” Dana said in surprise.. "Well, remember when dad left, and we all had a talk about the divorce?"That had been two years before."Sure I remember," I said. "We all sat down and mom and dad told us they weren't in love anymore but they both loved all of us, and that it would be better if he moved out so there wouldn't be so many fights."It was difficult for me to talk, with Marie stroking so fast. She was really good at this. My little 12-year-old lover. What a life!"Well," Marie continued, about a week after dad left,. ’ ‘Them mom’s had lesbian affairs or at least one?’ ‘I didn’t say that Scott. Your mom has a powerful imagination and in all probability she’s consulted with some of her friends.’ ‘Yeah, Patty and Margaret live together and I bet they fuck and Di is outright gay.’ ‘So you see, don’t take anything too literally,’ Fi sniffed, wiping her eyes. ‘Go and make coffee and we’ll take a break. I have two pages to read.’ Scott had just resumed writing when Gwen phoned. ‘Hi, I’m having a lovely time..