I don't think that either of us thought about that, at least I hadn't until dad brought it to my attention later in the day. We were on our way home f...om the home center, dad and I both love their after Christmas tool sales, and had stopped for coffee when he confessed the problem that we had caused him."You know, Clarence, your mom and I haven't seen Louise looking so content, so happy in years. The bottom line is that she hasn't been this happy, this content since your Uncle passed away six. Stroking his long hair I say, "Andy, don't upset yourself like this.There's no need. Is our life here so terrible? Just think, we're probablythe luckiest of the whole ship. If any of the crew survived they must bescattered across the whole of this world and they could be, well, in thetemples or taverns perhaps, anywhere. They haven't split us up, have they?Isn't that something to be thankful for?"The moonlight, I notice - for there is a moon, just as on Earth there is amoon - catches his hair. "Thisis our cousin Renee. She is going to spend some time with us this summer. Herand Ray switched places and Ray is spending time in the country for awhile." Well, I hope you enjoy yourself here. If you need someone to show you aroundI would be glad to volunteer."Renee smiled and said, in the softest voice she could muster, "Thanks Stan,but I hope to spend my time getting acquainted once again with all mycousins." Well, it was nice meeting you. Always great to see you Sandy and Mrs.Harper. See. I can spot an attractive Asian woman from 30 yards away. And I thought I recognized these two also. It was my friend M. and her sister R. They were from Japan, twins but not identical. I got to know M. first as a pen pal and had taken turns escorting both of them around the U.S. on a couple of different occasions, first M. then R., then both of them together. I had been a perfect gentleman, though my dark side had urged me otherwise. They knew they had both been extremely drunk, especially M,.