"We're getting married," Jim said simply."We're the odd couple," Dana said in a self-disparaging way."Dana. Please stop putting yourself down. I hate ...t." the anger on his face was almost palpable. "I was a whore for six years. I accept it. Why can't you accept that you are a very attractive woman with so much beauty in your soul? Isn't my love for you enough? What more do you want? Tell me and I'll be it because I love you."Wally's presence was completely forgotten. "Jimmy, when Billie was. But you're not. You're here in front of your laptop.The year started off great. Being a Business major had been the perfect fit. Economics, marketing and even statistics had come easy. A 4.0 the first three semesters of college was pointing its way right to an MBA at the school of your choice. And there was Jane. Fun, smart and hot as hell. She really was the perfect girlfriend.But she's out with her friends and you're here. With your laptop.Jane might not be perfect for everyone, but it really. " she said, obviously impressed. "Who is this?"I leaned over and smiled. "That's my girlfriend Amber."Kathy rolled her eyes. "You wanted to show me a photo of his girlfriend?" she asked sarcastically."No, no," Brianna blushed and then flipped to the next picture. "This one."Kathy looked, and then LOOKED, leaning down to scrutinize the photo. "Why does he have a photo of you in his wallet?"Brianna giggled. "That's not me. That's his sister..." she looked to me for a second, "Danielle?"I nodded. Another sigh. Maybe the next quadrant would have something more interesting. Ensign Drok immediately carried out his orders. Not for the first time he wondered how much easier his job would be without this commitment to help every wild species the Empire discovered. Drok was proud of the ethical implications, of course. But the entire crew was going to have to spend the next few hours modifying this undeveloped planet, all for the benefit on an animal too stupid to even realize the enormous.