“I feel really badly for him, because I used him and then cast him aside like a dirty tissue. He was really hurt, especially because I couldn’t ex...lain anything to him. He thought I dumped him for you, which was true from his perspective, but in reality, he and I were never a couple. He was just someone I could use to hide what was going on.“But I just got ahead of myself. Things with Mr. Dixon progressed to the point where we were making out and I was letting him touch me. But I was afraid of. Now I knew only too painfully what people meant when they said that the day you lost your partner part of you died too. I certainly felt like only a small part of me was left. I made an effort, I truly did, for the kid’s sake, for our families, especially her parents, who seemed to age 10 years over night. I worked harder than ever, spent more time with the kids than ever and virtually never slept at all. But I was two parents in one now. I needed to be multi talented, able to juggle life,. But whatever was meant by 'the heart', that part of him wouldn't have it. It told him to be patient. Don't push. Let her work through this. Give her time.By the time they landed that part of his brain had won the battle, and he resolved not to bring it up. For now. At some point, he'd talk to her again. He didn't even have her number, but he did know where she worked, and if this didn't get resolved before they parted company, he'd find her and let her know how he felt. That is, if he could. "Children, children," Rosie was trying to get their attention. Alex realized a stronger approach was required."Everyone, quiet down!" he screamed at the top of his lungs. That got their attention and they all looked to him. "Rosie wants us to listen." Thank you, Alex," she said. "I am beginning to receive a signal from Garth. I think you should all pay attention and listen."Garth's image popped up on the monitor. He had taken off his helmet and placed it on top of the control panel facing him..