"Remember we're going to the movies this afternoon. You said we could drive into Benton," reminded Sierra."Oh, yeah, right you are," replied Cathy. "W...at time does it start?" Two p.m." OK, let me get some more coffee into me. Would you two like to come with us?" she asked of Jessica and Carmine.The lovely Mexican shook her head negatively."No, I think I'll stick around here as well. Perhaps next time," said Jessica.Cathy thought she caught a look between the two, but couldn't be sure, however. "Are you going to tell me you loved her?" Jessica asked in a way that made him want to defend himself."Of course I did! I wouldn't have married her if I hadn't loved her." So," Jessica calculating said, "what broke that love? When did it happen?" I don't think I should discuss things like that with you," he said, his voice betraying his ability to control himself."But you should," Jessica pressed on. "I have a boyfriend now and I'm worried." What?" he asked in shock. "A boyfriend! But Jessica,. He opened the door the rest of the way and walked into the President's lair. It was a typical office for the executive of a small company. A desk, bookshelves, a couple plants. Art, credentials and various accolades lined the walls.Nadia was standing near the large window at the back and drinking deeply of her Venti citrus green tea. Her midnight black hair trailed behind her in a neat pony tail. She wore a red bead necklace, a flowing, silky white dress shirt and a clingy skirt that matched. It was impossible, of course. Her breasts were too small to be considered voluptuous, and no one would find her close-cropped hair sexy. Still, it never hurt to dream. Her reverie was interrupted by her personal MI.You are, by most human standards, quite beautiful, Commander, and your courage and intelligence put you far ahead of most other women of Earth origin. If you have completed your inventory, however, you might wish to don some clothing. Commodore McClintock has left his cabin and is on.