Her arms felt like dead weights, and her hands were throbbing, even after going to the infirmary.“Did you spend all day training again?” Sophia as...ed as she entered the bath.Alexis gave a tired smile. “I have to get stronger, and I’m in luck; Lady Zodiac was happy to give me some pointers on my swordplay. Don’t worry about me; I’m used to training like this.”“It’s my job to worry about you, just like it’s your job to worry about me. Please, be careful in your training. If you push yourself too. "Katie," she said, "Aren't you the naughty one!" "Oh my god," I replied, embarrassed in the extreme, "I'm so sorry!" My hands left my body and I turned my back to her, water still spraying over me from the shower. "Don't be sorry, it's okay, it's funny I caught you," she giggled. "We all do that don't we? I'd love to know what you're thinking about." I turned the water off and got out of the shower somewhat sheepishly. Danni was smiling again as I wrapped myself in a towel. "I'm not sure I can. Andy and Patti were seated together, snuggling, across the breakfast table from Rob and Eileen on the benches of the breakfast booth. They had soft drinks and magazines with them and were chatting amiably.“We should be able to open up the swimming pool soon,” Kyle said. “It’s half-past May, and the water should be warm enough.”Sally looked at him over the cookie bowl. “The sun’s warm enough, I’m sure of that. We could be starting on our tans.”“That’s what I was thinking,” Kyle replied.Eileen. . Reid?" What, Monica?" Do you know how hard it was for me to see you agonizing over me? I mean ... it was sweet, in a way ... I don't want you to have doubts about us." I know ... I need to make sure in my own mind that I can hold up my part of the contract." You did, Reid -- you came last night. You were there for me and you were a great comfort." I just need some space..." Oh, Reid..." He could hear her choking back tears. "When a guy says he needs space -- it's the beginning of the end.".