And did you do something about it?I did.And what was that, Scotty?I think her name was Crystal.What!Or was it Cindy?You did not.No, I didn't. And yes,...I got cosy with my hand. Big deal.Not that big.Hey!Your hand, dear.Oh. Anyway, you?Well... I kinda... Yes? Come on Jude. Spit it out.I started, but I just really was too tired. I needed you there.So you stopped?Well... fell asleep.I thought we had an agreement?Well yeah, we did, but... But nothing.Oh, come on dear.Hmmph.Sorry.Nah, my fault. I. "I am sorry but this will be loud, but you must do as I say. If you don't, I believe all of us will die. If that man out there gets his hands on us, we are dead," I said."I understand." Turn, now!" I ordered.She started turning. I watched as the white light returned. As soon as it was in my sights I started firing. The glowing light went towards the stars and fell to the ground. Sali screamed as I unloaded the rifle at the target. She slammed the brakes on as she bent over covering her ears. I. "I certainly hope so," she laughed, "and remember to referto her as "she"!" Sorry Mum."When we arrived we ran into an older couple who lived in the area and hadknown us for a few years. Mum explained that Dad had to go out of townon a business trip and introduced the other couple to Aunt Edwina.Aunt Edwina turned on the charm and soon was carrying on a conversationwith Mum and the other couple.Our friends were paying Philippa and me all kinds of compliments, sayingthat they couldn't get over. "It appears that the thermic missiles took well over 60% of the fleet, they appeared to halt for 2 days but are on the move again." 0999 replied."Status of 0098," Derrick asked."All repairs are completed, all systems are ready, would you like to link, Prime Derrick?" 0098 asked.Derrick thought about it, it had supplied a tactical advantage last time, and with 0098 it might even be more."Yes 0098, initiate cerebral link, we need to eliminate this threat before they reach this galaxy." Derrick.