"Boss," she said, "They're right. Since we're making the same salary as the guys are, we should do our share of the dirty work." Well," I said, "Alrig...t. Thank you for pointing that out. I'm glad you feel that way."Not wanting to be left out, just in case Carolyn had discovered a potential gravy train, several of my other female Accountants sagely nodded their head in agreement."If you could just show me where the stuff is located in the basement, I don't mind going down there and pulling the. I had been working all day on-line, writing technical documents, editing…and my eyes were burning. I finally couldn’t work anymore. I undressed, and took a cool shower. Then, with only a towel around me, stretched out on the couch in the living room, and relaxed, enjoying the cool air of the ac unit. I was very tired, and fell soundly asleep, but only after glancing at my computer for any e-mails. I saw your letter and picture, and had decided to read it in a few minutes. Your face was the last. As the humans and their associates approached, they were waved to the side.“You Al the human?”“Yes, that’s me.”“You’re wanted in the council room.”“Council? Is that like in providing council, or requiring counsel?” Al teased, but the military police saw no particular humor in it. “Your people should continue to the residence quarters, we have a special suite reserved for you.”“Wait, I’m being separated from my associates and my bond-mates, in a secure facility, while my people are shunted aside. At bedtime, Suzana walked into my room and gave me a kiss which turned into a soft French kiss and she wished me a happy birthday, then quickly left and went to her room.April, 1980, Hovås/Göteborg, SwedenOn Friday the Jonssons hosted a party for my friends. Sofia and Jöran were there, along with Katt, Mikael, Lotta, Anna-Carin, Tomas, Torbjörn, Elizabeth, and Cecilia. We had a wonderful time and Katt stayed the night with me in Hovås.“Can I do something special for you for your birthday?” Katt.