I reach out, but I miss the clock and it takes a secondfurther reach to make contact. This seems strange becauseI don't remember moving the clock last...night, but I justshrug it off and slowly climb out of bed.The next oddity is the strange brushing feeling I get on myshoulders and the tugging sensation I feel on my chest as Iget up. Two new experiences together, though still notenough to wake me fully as I stumble toward the privatebathroom just off our bedroom. Standing in front of themirror I. Jason rolled so that they were laying on their sides. ‘Are you okay?’Jason asked. Melanie nodded. ‘I’m sorry, I meant for that to be at your pace,’ Jason told Melanie. Melanie smiled and pulled away slightly. ‘I’m fine,’ Melanie assured him, getting off of the bed, swaying slightly. ‘Are you sure?’ Jason asked, reaching out to help steady Melanie. She nodded. ‘I just stood up too fast,’ Melanie assured Jason before walking into their bathroom. Jason followed Melanie a moment later and grinned. She had to smile even now years later. All the toys for Harry and the gifts to each other were given from the heart with love. That’s what made the gifts special to each of them. The following morning, Roberta and Ed were awakened by the sounds of Harry ripping and tearing at his presents — the rocking horse, the pajamas, the teddy bear and all the other things. As each was opened, Harry cried with glee and delight as he sat amidst a pile of torn wrapping paper and ribbon. That was such a good. "Ensign Colmes spoke up. "We have two critical, including my Irene."I sighed. "Can we get all the concubines in here, to have them carry the injured. I want to see if we can do this in one trip."Ensign Colmes immediately jumped up and I signaled Tina and Janice to go with him. The Commander watched them go and then looked at the ensign who had spoken earlier. "Ensign Prescott, take this man to Rogers and Schmidt. He'll need to see them."The ensign gave me a dirty look, but as I walked up he led.