"She's right about one thing." Kaila said thoughtfully. "This is happening very fast. A little too fast. Maybe we do need some time to think things ov...r." And I still think its crap." Helen argued, looking at her girlfriend angrily. "I may still love you, but I want it on the record that I consider this blackmail."Things were subdued as we moved apart. The knowledge of our impending departure and the conditions had seemed to drain a great deal of the good feelings out of the room. We packed, a. The rest of the night went by fairly quick and before to long it was about an hour before closing time. I went back up to the bar to get a drink.One Eye was pouring me a Rum and Coke when I heard "is this seat taken?" a women voice said. I did not turn but said "no, go ahead and sit down." "Thank you. Bartender can I have a Green Apple Martini?" she said. "Lady, beer or hard liquor no god damn fruity drinks. I can't make that drink" said One Eye. "One Eye get the lady what she wants. Here -. Today." Today?" It's a one-time offer. I have a simple contract for you to sign, privacy policy and such. But it's only valid for today."I was confused. But working with one of the executives at this company…my husband would be impressed ... and he wold probably be proud of me. "May I see the contract?" he threw the paper on the desk in front of me. It was short, as he'd implied. The salary figure was outstanding, the benefits were amazing ... and the only thing I could see that I was agreeing. "Here's one..." he froze the display on a scan of a nearby planet. " Damn, we're right on top of it."Cali wasn't waiting for a second choice. According to the control panel, the systems of the Dawkins were shutting down, one by one. Without delay, she barked out the voice-commands that would land the vessel onto the surface of the planet. The computer acknowledged her orders. She only hoped that the computer would remain on-line long enough to carry out the commands.The landing was actually.