Sarah, Melody and Miriam prepared for their new roles as seniors.The summer was pleasant. 'School' friends transformed into 'summer' friends. Our pool...became the place to hang out. The usual crew was, in addition the four of us, April, Miriam, Jackie and Theresa. Our occasional bedmates were also spending quality time with Jason and Sarah. Think of a combination and it had happened. About the only rule (unwritten) we followed was that I never got involved if Sarah was, and Jason stayed out of. As far as I am concerned, I'm leaving you here to die."I'll leave you a double-eagle, just in case somebody finds you and rescues you, but rest assured that I will shoot you if I ever see you again. I'm taking your satchel of gold with me, since I figure that I have earned it. So long, you fool!" With that, I rode away from him, taking the horses and the camping supplies, as well as the satchel. Don't talk to me about human compassion, I figured that Archie had used up all that he had coming. .. but I do like to tease. I like the slow seduction of it all ... but at some point we have to put our tools to work ... so for you, my friend ... here we go!The lighting in the room is subdued when we enter my bedroom but it's glow feels warm and comforting verses the bright lights of the living room ... where I just had you undress ... in front of the floor to ceiling windows. I too have removed my clothing, and we walk together, hand in hand, to a new adventure. There on the bed is a length. He looked over at me just as Donna came out of the pod room and smiled. "Go to your mistress Michael. We have all the pods up and won't need you for about four hours." Michael blew her a kiss and dashed off as Donna walked over to the commander. "I understand that you are in charge, and I guess it's my turn to tell you about the other three. The lieutenant with the lost arm, Toms I believe, will be fine. It's about a twenty-four hour procedure, but he will recover. Jackson is going to be eighty.