I pressed the advantage. Keep them on the bed or on the carpet, alright? And come barefoot, ok?The abruptness and the authority did the job. She said ...k, with an exaggerated nodding of the head, as if to show that it was a well thought out decision taken after due consideration. Alright, meet me on top, I am carrying the coffee, I said and headed to the terrace.The terrace door could be locked only from the stairs and not from the terrace itself. I had removed the lock. It was a smooth floor. " That's what I want," said Bob."Acknowledged, Bob Minter." Me, too," added Ellen."Acknowledged, Ellen Waters. It is recommended that you elaborate upon the rights granted when the adults reconvene."With that, the lift carried Tiffany and her two children to the upper level. The rest of the adults followed.They found the boys in a room that had an enormous, real hamster run. Parts of the tubes were clear and other parts opaque. There were a lot of entrances to the run. The lifelike holographic. Not even a hug or a peck on the cheek.I had some more business in San Diego this week. And went back to the same bar. I really was secretly hoping to find the woman again. I knew it was hopeless. But I had to try.I walked in, saw a stool open and a woman in the next seat. I asked if the seat was taken and she said no. I sat down and gave a friendly smile and ordered a drink. After a couple of glances, I start talking with her. She's blond, short hair, wearing a little black dress. She's not. He took her in his arms and was pulling her closer, but she pushed him away.They danced to the slow song at arm's length."I miss you," mumbled Zak plaintively. "Any chance?..." Sorry Zak," she said. "You blew it. She wasn't the only one, was she?"He had the grace to look guilty."I've learned my lesson, Cassie," he said. "I don't do that sort of thing any more. Wouldn't you give me a chance to prove it?" You're too late," she said, "I'm with someone else now – have been for a year. We're moving.