He then planned to leave a message to ensure no locals were blamed for the sabotage. The last thing he wanted was for the Grojan bitches to retaliate ...gainst the local population.He had modified his first charge to take out the entrance hatch. As soon as he had gained entry the clock would start ticking as the alarm would be triggered. Most ships of that configuration were equipped with a silent alarm carried by the captain and second in command. If they were asleep and not carrying their alarm. ‘I’m trying to remember it all — but so far it’s a blank.’ It was so frustrating. Vague images fluttered at the edge of her mind but as soon as she tried to grasp them, they swam away into the ether. Tiredness began to wash over her once more and she yawned heavily. A stern looking nurse strode in and said, ‘I think this lady needs some peace and quiet for a while.’ The policeman nodded and walked out into the corridor. ‘I’ll be back in the morning, okay?’ Rob bent over the bed and kissed her. Her tight little circle of girlfriends -- her bosom buddies, her sources of emotional support -- had abruptly cut her off. Rejected her. Shunned her. And, all because of me. Because of our forbidden closeness.I cradled her head against my chest and let her cry herself out. We were hugging tightly. Unintentionally, my hand seemed to be creeping down behind her back, comforting and caressing. Caressing her behind. Her curvy, enticingly padded butt. Forbidden woman-flesh!Now she was kissing me. At. I'm sorry, but that's the way it is."Beth told me about your conversation Saturday night, I mean about what it was like when you were growing up, and I really hope you can find somebody who can treat you the way you deserve. I'm sorry it's not me, but some guy's going to be real lucky to get you." I feel so embarrassed. Why did she have to tell you what I said!"I reached across the table and took her hand, partly as reassurance and partly because all of the finger twisting was distracting..