Humans now claimed ownership of planets in three solar systems.However, since Earthlings were still new to owning multiple planets outside Sol and the...populations within the systems were growing and scattered over such an enormous area, then the need for more military style ships to police the planets and space lanes had become painfully obvious. Piracy was definitely on the rise.These unscrupulous people didn’t just hit cargo ships. One group, in particular, had decided to prey on settlement. What do you think of that?" It sure was different last night. I felt closer to you than ever before. I don't know how to interpret your dreams though. Do you think your subconscious is trying to tell you something? Perhaps we have to make love more often?" We do that often enough John," she said with a smile I could feel. "I don't think this was like any usual dream. It was more of a visitation that was vividly real. He did say you had a gift for me. You were going to give it to me. Lower abdomen, and we'llprobably do more lipo at a few other points later.? We've enhanced your already fine hip-to-waistratio by removing about half your small intestine, which you won't need on yournew diet, and tucking in your abdominal muscles here and there.? After the swelling goes down you'll probablybe around 1.8 or a little better, even before we begin the corsettraining.? You have the potential tobecome a truly spectacular specimen in that department.? And we've helped that H-to-W. He paused and waited for me, glancing at the threatening sky. His car always looked like it had just been washed. "Uh ... Have you heard from Joanne lately?" Oh yes. She and her mother are back in Paris, but they plan to go to the Bahamas in April for another photo shoot. Oh. I was supposed to tell you to pick up a copy of the May Seventeen magazine. And thank you for keeping my drive plowed this winter. It's amazing how much work this place takes when you are alone. I wanted to give you some.