It was already obvious that history as he remembered it was no longer occurring.In his new timeline every child was required to attend school until th... age of majority which was 16 years of age. In that time the majority of them attained a level of education analogous to that of a Bachelor's Degree from Roger's time. By the time the child was 10 years old they possessed the equivalent of an uptime high school diploma and chose their life's work path then continued their education.Of course many. "He was still a little more stoic than Amanda would have preferred. Butafter all that he had been through, Amanda couldn't blame him."Mandy, can I ask you a question?" Nicholas asked her on the ride home."Sure, what is it?" Amanda replied."I know you're my sister...but Amber and Kayla call you mom," Nicholassaid."Yes..." Amanda said."I mean, they're my nieces, but they are more like my little sisters," hesaid. "Would you be mad if I call you mom...or momma sometimes like theydo."Amanda tried to. "I'm so very much in love with you." I opened a link between us and let my love, all of my love, flow thru it."Dear God in heaven! It's so warm!" she gasped and fainted.I lifted her up and laid her out across the bed. I got up and continued putting her clothes in the closet and into the dresser while I waited for my sister to wake up. I was nearly finished when I noticed movement.I sat next to her and watched while she woke up. She's so angelic looking when she's asleep. Her eyes fluttered open. " I kissed him. "I love when you hold me in your arms, I feel so safe with you and never want to leave your arms." He pulled me on top of his body, I kissed his lips, and placed my arms around his neck. "You said we didn't have any actual plans today?" "Not until later, why?" "Good. I need the entire day with you." "Not as much as I need you all day." We smiled at each other. Suddenly, he playfully rolled, pinning me on my back. He kissed my lips, hovering just above me, noses barely touching,.