" I said."Fine Janus, you brought this on yourself" Adam said cutting the connection.I went back to my task working quickly, my sensors triggered an a...arm, a portion of the bases stored energy had been shifted to the bases plasma cannons. I triggered the launch of my fighter drones and locked on to the first emplacement with 4 of my port MAC Guns, I fired them in succession. The Second emplacement on the ground fired, I calculated where it was targeting on the ship."The bastard"The energy beam. With, of course the ubiquitous tea. I put the tray down on the dresser, and kissed her awake, revelling in her blissful smile, which rapidly turned into excitement as she smelled the food.“Ooh, breakfast in bed!” she crowed. She sat up, I gave her the tray and went back for my own, climbing into bed beside her.“Happy Christmas!” I kissed her eggy mouth, then screeched a warning about the tray as she tried turning to kiss me back. She righted herself and the tray in time, and pouted.After the. She hands him his holstered gun and his detective badge. Better not for get these. She smiles. Josh grabs them and puts them away. Smiling at the love of his life and gives her a kiss. She returns the kiss and looks into his eyes, have a good day at work. she smiles. He returns the smile and kisses her one more time before stepping out the front door and heading over to his car. Ashley stands in the doorway and waves bye to him as he leaves.Josh is a few blocks down the road just listening to. Grandfather had sent everyone else away, even his reluctant and unhappy wife. They were alone.“Do not grieve, my boy. I go to my ancestors and will be at peace.”Logan nodded, unable to speak past the lump in his throat.He felt the old man gently squeeze his hand. “Before I go, I want you to know that I am proud of the man you have become. There has always been much anger in you but you have mastered it. Your spirit is strong. Hold on to that.”_”I will.” Logan heard himself manage to say.“A time.