Now I crossed my fingers, the ships hadn't been stopped for more than 30 seconds before they started again. They appeared to be moving away from the p...anet."They're moving away." Yes it looks like they got the message."Right as I said that another group of ships appeared and started firing. The rear ships started returning fire when there was a bright green flash that appeared to cover all the ships and the planet. At that time most of the ships had stopped firing but they were still pulling. . The truth of itis... I still am attracted to you... I mean what does that make me?" Shetold be right before the waterworks started again and then it hit me whyshe was so angry...I gently wrapped my arms around her and started rubbing her back, rockingher, and telling her everything was going to be okay. All that hurt andfrustration that I had felt for her completely vanished, I could relateto what she was going through and I felt guilty for being upset at her."Alicia... I know what you're. "Sure thing, Mr. Abercrombie and Fitch," Rhonda chipped in. Chet shrugged - Lori had tactfully helped him through a much needed wardrobe make-over. Rhonda and Jimmy could still be somewhat haphazard and shapeless with their clothing choices, their brains usually preoccupied with other things.Chet had expected his old friends to give him a hard time while mentoring him as a trainer. He tried not to show he enjoyed it, grateful as he was for their friendship and fitting him in - their total focus. "Yes, agapi mou," he whispered, sliding one large hand down her arm. "I have enough."A shiver coursed through her at the touch of his hand on her skin. Closing her eyes, she pulled away, wondering why he had that affect on her. "Okay," she said, her voice breathy. "I think we have everything we'll need. Let's get out of here."In the next moment, she was caught up in the fire of his black opal eyes. It was odd that she had forgotten how beautiful they were, the way the light caught all the.