I didn't shut completely down by keeping the right engine going. There was no extra person this time, but there was a briefcase exchange. I had Janet ...wap seats with me, and I did the reading for the last part of the spool up after we were given permission to start the left engine again and directed to the runway for immediate takeoff.We didn't go back to MacDill or to our home base this time. With our transponder working again and following the flight plan we had been given, we went to. Thinking back Sofia could remember the look of wonder and excitement in John's eyes as they had said their final farewells at the shuttle docking port that would take him out to the battleship. She also remember the cold almost immobilizing fear that had keep her frozen in that very spot that they had last kissed the feel of his lips on hers like fire pulsing down from her lips to light and unending fire within her body. but that fire had turned to ice for she feared it would be their last kiss. I felt my heart strong and powerful beat in my chest. At the moment I felt stronger than I ever had, and now that I did I intended to make full use of it. Taking her hand I led her to the bed. Once there I began stripping off her jean shorts and white t-shirt. I quickly undid her bra and pulled off her panties annoyed that they stood in the way. Once they were removed she had me lay down as she straddle me. At first I was content to just lay there but as I caught sight of her neck again I. "He didn't say anything about notifying the President. I wish people would not assume he was dead. We need a little positive karma here."I need Secretary Stanton, unless he is asleep, in that case, get me Secretary Dryden instead."It happened like magic. Ken came from where ever he was and Dryden came on the monitor. "I know you know the latest on Diane, Shirley, and Casey. Better have a clergyman present at the White House to break the news to Charles when you find him. Find his pastor and get.