However, he had to admit she had become far more pleasant to live with. Kal was only slightly disappointed as he made his way to the door that the cot...he put together for her was now sitting in the living area going unused since his mother was now spending nearly every night in his old bedroom.It was still dark as Kal stepped out of the house. Popping the last of his small breakfast of dried meat and cheese into his mouth he started the two-hour trek to Ikuno’s home, eagerly awaiting the. I didn't know what the catalyst was, but they were taking awaythe one thing that I couldn't bear to lose!"No!" I screamed. "You can't take it away! Performing means too much tome!"My parents recoiled in shock! Their eyes widened as I hoped they finallycould see how much this decision would hurt me! I prayed for theguidance I needed to let them know that this was a mistake!"Megan!" Dad yelled, trying to be heard over my own hysterics. It took afew more times before I heard him, but I didn't calm. ”“Let me ask you, have you given any thoughts about my having an open marriage?”On this he knew he had to be careful in responding so he said, “You have told me that this, I guess what you would call an arrangement has made your marriage stronger and I am glad that it has done that. I don’t think if I was married however it would be something that I would do. I guess I am a little old fashion that way but I will say that I have obviously benefited from your arrangement. I do think that what you. Helen tried to chuckle, but the tears rolling down her cheeks told a different story. "That little jog up here really started the rib back up," she gasped out, holding her side. "I won't try to be macho." Turning to Jones as she held a hand tightly to her bandaged side, she thanked him, then shrugged off the coat draped across her shoulders and let it drop to the deck. Jones and Ann helped her into the chamber, her body soon disappearing under the mists.Jones and General Whitworth had rejoined.