One of them would meet the time requirement for a major overhaul before next year’s inspection.The Air Force was evaluating operation readiness of o...r C5s in preparation for decisions on the next one. I guess I was not listening or hadn’t read the details of the Air Force contract. I was under the impression that they were to be a year apart, not a few months. They were holding up their end of the contract with paying flights almost weekly so I guess I should not complain. It was just more of. " She swiped the cards through a reader on her e-pad and handed them back. "I'm glad to see you keep your man's card." Well, I think that's what I'm supposed to do isn’t it?" Caroline responded primly. She wasn't in the mood to be patronised by a women twenty years her junior. The regulations were perfectly clear on that. Graham wasn't allowed to carry his ident card except when specifically authorised and absolutely necessary. That was what having a sponsored male meant."Yes. Yes. Of course.. "I kissed his chest and gave him the hardest hug I could manage in my position, "God I love you." Hm ... love you too Sparrow."Whatever energy transfer had occurred during sex, it had dissipated into a very satisfied languorous warmth. I was starting to drift off again when I remembered the phone."What was the message?" I asked, hoping it was something innocuous so we could drift off for a nap."We are apparently required to go to the Belvedere this evening." The Belvedere was this sprawling. She guided them back to the table. When she returned, three more green-collared young women were there. Kathy busted out laughing. "I'm sorry, ladies. This isn't funny from your point of view. You bring us to seventeen women and three men in our tribe. We promise to take good care of you, and we won't let you get lost in the shuffle. You'll have to stand in line if the mood for a man strikes you. All of us women are good for a cuddle, or more if you want it."The meal over, folks made their way.