Lauren was surprised to see that she still had her bikini bottom in place."The air conditioning is off as well." said Jamie, returning from the utilit... room. "In the house. Must be a power cut." They groaned. Even at four o'clock the temperature was warm enough to heat the house and make the night unbearable. She wondered how the locals managed during the summer. The lack of air conditioning subdued them, even though they were outdoors. The thought of a night drenched underneath a single sheet. It took awhile but my begging her to forgive me she finely said OK ! She said she got a lot of crap from her friends but it was ok now. I asked her to go out Friday knowing it was her birthday. She was surprised I knew and said yes. Friday came and I was excited ! Didn't know what to except but my hard on was hoping for a repeat of the lake!! We went out to dinner then I took her to a comedy club where we had quite a few drinks. At the club we sat close and she put her hand my thy.. But they are not people. You have to remember... they are not people."Jim sighed. It was true... they were not people. Maybe he could live with it because of that."You are correct, but I still grieve at the senseless losses they took."Annette wrapped her arms around him."Love, its always hard to take life. If you didn't feel for the loss, you would be less than human."Jim sighed again.Gray Home WorldAI report, "We have lost contact with the flags."Gray Leader, "Did they kill that traitorous son. No drama, promise. And I’ll be right behind you.”“Thanks.” She looked around for him, but, there was no sign. The gurney was raised, like on TV and she was wheeled out.As soon as he’d been able to assure his immediate safety by instituting defensive, instead of offensive self defense tactics Jack assessed the situation.She was talking, thank Christ. He’d backed off enough to get his bearings and an arc of safety.“You stupid ass, you. I know, I know.” Jack cursed himself, aloud.“Should we call.