"Sam, half the kids in that class don't have their text books yet! What are you worriedabout?" Well, now that you're part of team ?Peters' I expect yo... to be prepared too. No moresloughing off all the time," he finished. I smiled at him. Should I tell him that I beathim on three of last year's final tests? History, algebra, and science? I didn't need todo that. I smiled at him briefly before replying. "You're right Sam, in a way. Anyway, I won't be able to look at that stuff till afterband. I went closer to him to remove his hands covering his eyes to see if he’s cryingMe: Hey Kishore, what is it? Are you crying? I felt your tears on my shouldersKishore: Anni, nothing (Clearly his voice is broken and trying to hide it in emotion)I quickly hugged him tight, pulled him to the sofa, made him sit, sat next to him. I raised his chin and looked at him. His eyes appear moisty and the face appears emotional. I started worrying.Me: Hey Kishore, it seems you are deeply disturbed and crying.. "How's Mike?" David asked. "He's fine." A smile of gratitude flashed between her naturally rosy lips. "David, it was really great of you to protect him from those bastards the other day. And I came to ... " "Oh th-that was nothing ... " David interrupted, stuttering a bit as he tried to sound humble. "No, it really was something, and you are an awesome person for doing what you did. I am so thankful to you for that." She smiled broadly. David's cheeks blushed slightly and he let out an. Anderson," the voice continued, "we have brought you out of stasis. It is time for you to begin your first duty cycle. Do you know where you are?"She heard herself answer, "I think so."The voice replied, "You are on Stellar Probe Twenty-Seven. We launched from Colony Twelve and are now fourteen years into deep space. We are approaching what might be a viable planet for the new colony. If it meets all our criteria, you will help supervise attaining orbit and transferring the colonists to the.