On the other hand, her primary concerns were for the welfare of the crew and passengers and the successful completion of the Intrepid's mission. She h...d noticed subtle changes in the nature of Beatrice's passion and affection. Her android lover had become noticeably less evasive about the purpose of the Proxima Centauri intervention. She had also become more generous with the time she could spare for her human lover. It was natural for Nadezhda to expect a relationship with a human to change. Dan stormed into the area holding three more rocks, one of them armed and ready to fire. As he approached, the kid who’d been hit in the temple was starting to rise from the ground. Dan spun as he got within range and delivered a vicious roundhouse kick to his chin. The kid hit the ground with a dull thud. The second thug was still unconscious, so Dan could focus all his attention on the third goon, who was scrambling for the gun. ‘Please … I’m begging you … go for it,’ Dan said in a low. The younger ones loved them, as they sang to them, played games with them, and told them stories. All of the Moms loved them, as they didn't need to watch the little ones or worry about them. The Fairies watched all of the children while the adults ate.We returned on Saturday, the 26th, to help Mom with the cleanup after the big dinner. My wives seemed to be in very good spirits this holiday season. We went to church in Statesboro on Sunday the 27th, and my wives even joined the choir. Our. Andrea was going over some dolphin migration charts when Jill said, "We need to take another blood sample from Jane." Why," asked Andrea."Oh, the lab screwed up! They say we sent them human blood. From two different people, at that." Idiots! Also, I've noticed that Jane has become more sluggish since her accident. I really think there's something wrong with her."Jill and Andrea returned to the whale tank. Andrea called Jane over while Jill stuck another swab into Jane's blowhole."There's still.