's station just as the tones sounded, calling the crew to Battle Stations. The tones hadn't died completely when sections began calling in their readi...ess. In forty-two seconds all stations had reported manned and ready. Captain Jackson allowed himself a small smile, even with the warning that was impressive."Plot set and ready, Ma'am," the navigator said to the First Officer.With a nod from the Captain she replied, "Initiate jump, helmsman."Two jumps and eleven minutes later the Ulysses. It read, "Heiress coed saved by her lottery winning man. Ability with a gun a key factor is preventing further loss of life." This one is a little better." I said. "At least it absolves me in the court of public opinion. That makes it almost impossible to indict me."Should I go out and make a statement to the press. They are there. Why not use them while I am newsworthy?"Lisa wasn't happy with it but Paul was totally in favor and Linda was grudgingly supportive. Stan also thought it was a fine. He knew some people there and had some candidates. George thought it was a great idea but wondered if Tom shouldn't stay with his wife. Tom explained that her coma was not likely to break soon so now would be a good time to go. So that was settled.Tom next called Nicky's mother and told her that he was going to Europe for a week or so and needed to leave the twins with her. She was cold to Tom, angry over his failure to visit Nicky in the hospital. Tom told her that he had his reasons and that. " Okay, my love. Thank you for coming over." She held him more tightly, gently caressing his chest."What would you expect me to do? Let's just be quiet now." With that, they silently cuddled for three hours before Alice had to finally get up to go to the restroom.Chapter 3The wedding had been set for that next Sunday. Both looked forward to it, but both were still depressed over the whole thing. Tim took Alice out on Wednesday for a romantic dinner at an Italian restaurant. That was.