I looked up at the screen as it came alive. “Sam!” I looked at Sylvia, “Why didn’t you just tell me?”There was a slight delay, but Sam came ...o Sylvia’s rescue. “My fault, Annie.” He was quiet for a moment. “My … I had forgotten how beautiful you are. Sorry, that’s probably a really sexist thing to say …”“It’s okay, Sam. It’s not like I work for you or anything like that. Besides, I doubt I really looked that good when you found me. Thank you, again, by the way.”“Well, that was something you. “The Glock has powered down its forward laser array!”A collective sigh issued, not just on the bridge, but throughout the entirety of the ship.“Well, that is certainly an encouraging sign,” Ox said. “Thanks, Giggles.”“Happy to report it,” he said, wiping a sheen of sweat from his forehead.The comm link came alive again. “Magnum, this is Glock,” said Sleaze.“Go ahead, Glock,” Ox replied.“We have determined over here that our order for use of lethal force against your vessel is an inappropriate. A lot of girls your age become idols and they completely lose themselves to vanity and fame. They are completely ignorant because they never suffered and have no sense of shame. They flame out unable to handle the pressure.”“I can handle it I can handle anything! Just give me a chance!”The judge smiled at her widely. “I trust you but you are going to have to prove it. Come with me I’d like to record you and show it to the others.”Mimi looked at the judge with hesitation. It seemed odd to her. ." Are you trying to let a wife beater get away with it? Is that it?" No but..." You just back me up. You don't want to be known as someone who doesn't back-up his oppo!"Back at the station I was processed by the Custody Sergeant. W.P.C. Graham made her statement. Connors' contribution consisted of "yes" at the appropriate moments. I was placed in a cell and told I had to wait for the doctor, but as it was shift change-over he might be a while. All my attempts tell them about the children were.