His handsome and youthful face filled the screen as he explained how happy humanity should be in having been brought into their "Federation". He went ...n to tell us about the many benefits to citizens of the far-flung society they were from. Then he took a pause and a long drawn out "however..." However... you people of earth are somewhat behind us both in technology and social issues. Ever since the foundation of our federation, the dual sex of our race has caused issues and problems. Things. .Breanna included.Still, that is all they were...fantasies of a late middle-aged man. Soon enough, meeting Breanna was lost against a tide of research on the history of the bourbon manufactures of Middle Kentucky...my thesis topic and on the heavy readings of my seminars. Still as I walked across the campus during the early days of October, I often found myself scanning passing students for Breanna.In the end, she found me. It was nearly a month after I ran into her and Jesse at the bookstore. She was terrified of not being able to get a job, and she feared that she'd wind up "barefoot and pregnant" unless she graduated from college. "Alright," she said, "I place myself into your capable hands. Make me look like a man."Chapter II: Stacey had been sitting in her room for over an hour, waiting for Dawn to arrive. "I just need to get a couple of things," Dawn had said, "then I'll be right over." Stacey couldn't imagine what things Dawn would need, especially things that would take over. ‘Danny, the respirator is to help you breath. I can’t take it out yet, your lungs are still recovering. You being awake is a good sign. I should be able to take the respirator out in a day or so,’ Claire said softly. Danny gave Claire a look. ‘I will not take it out early,’ Claire said, reading Danny’s mind. Danny made a sound of frustration as Cal walked into the infirmary. ‘Did you find Jess?’ Claire asked. Cal shook his head. ‘I’m sure she just went out for some air,’ Cal said, trying to.