"First, we are not allowing the scientist or any of his people into this side of the colony. They can stay over there and not disturb the systems we h...ve in place. Then, we've tried to put in place some procedures that will put everyone on duty in the command post on a near daily basis. But while he's here the concubines won't work in there. Hopefully he'll leave us alone and concentrate on his research." I thought that all you had were plates and such," Brittany said.James frowned. "And that. The word is going to be released tomorrow so keep it under your hat." My, my all that FBI time did some good after all," I suggested. "So what are they making him."He is going to be the next chief. Probably not for too long, but still it is a nice title to take into retirement," she informed me."I can not wait to tell Anya," I was almost ready to giggle like a school girl. The hatred they felt for each other wasn't bitter, it was more playful, but they still had a passion in their dislike of. My head was a little stuffy and I had a slight ringing noise in my right ear. Between the beer and spaghetti from last night, I'd somehow acquired a mild case of killer flatulence. I just knew I wasn't going to be particularly popular in my nest of 6 foot by 7 foot cubicles at work. I worked in customer service for a large international banking conglomerate. The customers I handled were ones who had large transactions in international currency and various types of multi-denominational EFT's. It. As they clung to each other, they both burst into a sorrowful weep. Dr. Markham left the room quietly, giving them time to deal with their emotions.It was shaping up to be a battle of epic proportions as a line of people started to form outside the store. Abby glanced at her watch. 4 a.m. Just two short hours to go, she sighed to herself, leaning up against the building."Name's Paul Clark," the man standing next to her said, extending his gloved hand.Abby reached for his hand reluctantly. "Abby.