Though the sound of the advance did not reach them — sound did not travel very far or very well through the Martian air — the vibration and the ru...bling of the ground did. The movement of nearly ninety armored vehicles was enough to shake loose small rocks. It was as they began to come into view without magnification assist that Lon began to notice something different about their formation. It took him a few minutes to pin down exactly what it was. Usually the APCs traveled in a protective ring. “Yes and your back!” She squeezed my hand tighter. “You are healing well!”“How long has it been?”“Five days!”“FIVE days? How?” I was more confused.“I am well versed in the art of healing of others and have been tending to you!” “But how did I get here?” The dots in my head were not matching up.“I was traveling with some traders and we saw the smoke coming from your village. We searched for any living and only found you. They helped me back here with you and I’ve tended you ever since.”“So, so. She noticed Chris's eyes darting back and forth from her thighs to her smoking lips. Each time she pulled the cigarette from her lips, a barely audible 'pop' could be heard as her lipstick stuck to the filter. "Mmmm..." Chris let out a very quiet moan. He was a little embarrassed as his mother smiled, clearly hearing it. "Relax, sweetie. Why don't you take care of that?" She motioned with her foot to his large erection. He nodded as he lifted his hips up and slid his shorts down. His. I know I have you, but it just won't be the same! Please don't be mad at me. I love you and I know you love me." Sarah, it is right to mourn. Your mother was an angel and I know you miss her. Your father is so gentle and kind, everybody will miss him, too. It is alright to be frightened of what may happen, but you are only 20 years old. You have many years ahead of you and you will find a husband you can love, honor, and cherish. When you meet this man, you will know it, so don't worry about it.