Stella looked up at the doctor, “So, we finally know.”“We finally know. I am sorry, Stella.”Stella’s mind was already moving on. She didn’... mean to seem to be ignoring the doctor, but she was now onto Helen. “Helen, you have to go home. You don’t belong here. There isn’t anything else you can do.”“No! You can’t do that!” She leaned forward and kiss the older woman on the forehead and then lightly on the lips. “I don’t know how to say this without sounding morbid … if this is real; you WILL NOT. " I know you're having a rough time right now. I'll stay at the University if you want." I can tell you like this guy a lot."She nodded. "I'm surprised at how much. I was worried, you've been different." I'll be fine. I'm really happy for you." Thank you."Can I give you a lift to the airfield? The rain has about stopped."I rode with her to the Lauder's private airstrip.I gave her a hug. "You take care. And if you ever need me, just call."I got in plane and watched her drive away. I was more. Shit, I thought she had me there, I had literally admitted to it with out even trying to deny it."So, what are you going to do?" I asked nervously "Are you going to tell Tina?"Dawn stared hard at me for a moment, and then replied "No. No, I'm going to make you a deal" What deal?" I asked"From now on, when ever I call or text you, you will answer, when ever I need you, you will come, you will be my own personnel servant, or I will tell your wife what you have done!" she said sternly again.Fuck,. They make no move toward me, other than to look over their shoulders' every now and then, but proceed like comrades who have worked together often.Again I am struck at how strange it is to be back home; on Earth, but I am not really sure when it is.Maybe looking over the other two hunters will give me some insights. One of the companions is a tall lanky man with long blond hair that is tied back with a leather thong. He is wearing what I can only think of as an outfit of buckskin, tanned hides.