.." The words were out before Hitch could even decide if that was what he really wanted.Kieu-Linh stared at him with a measured expression, fierce eye... searching his. "You want this?"He nodded. "Yes ... I ... I want you to stay. If that's what you want..."She softened. "I do ... I do..." The girl rushed to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. There was an awkward moment where she started to kiss his lips and he turned slightly to kiss her cheek. She let it pass without comment and hugged. As Mark suspected, part of it was just nervousness from having to make such a monumental decision and having to restrain herself, yet act queenly in the face of an absolute asshole who really should be given a one-way ticket to a two-door cell.With both of them happily up to date, they said their goodbyes and ended the call.Mark then contacted Adam and said they could get underway anytime. Seconds later they had engaged the new FTL drive and were on their way back to Earth.Mark hugged her. "Melissa sobbed as she obeyed the commands. She was gonna kill Kim when this ordeal was all over.Leroy stared intently at her body. So did Deon, the fat man breaking out in a sweat. Leroy stated, "Let the record show, Mellisa Stevens does not appear to be hiding weapons. Agent Brown is taking her clothing next door for testing. Mrs Stevens, now remove the rest of it." You mean, nude?" Yes, as I stated weapons may be hidden in the smallest of places, your bra cups or the lining of your panties. " Good girl."“Ohhhhhh." Get up and follow me."Master Boratus rose from the table and headed back out the door. Katie obediently trailed behind it.They arrived at his car, a blue Tesla. He opened the passenger door."Get in,” he ordered.Katie slipped into the car while Master Boratus walked around and got in the driver's side.“Put your seatbelt on.”Katie obeyed."In a moment I'm going to wake you. When I do, you will be fully alert and able to talk and react as your normal self. However, you will.