This strain of the virus was very different however, and was developed quite oddly when compared to the others. It's true test had finally arrived, an... it would remain to be seen if it would be as successful as its makers intended.Adams attempted to open up comms again to Command, but only static responded to his hails. This deep into the ship caused issues like this from time to time, so he would just wait until he got to the service elevator. Suddenly, a loud clunk could be heard from behind. Until he arrived in Bay Area, though, he had no idea of the value of the things Christie had provided for him: housing, food, utilities. He paid for his own gas, maintenance, and car insurance, but even most of his clothing had been purchased by his mother. When he realized he would be living in one of the most expensive areas in the nation, he knew he would have to significantly alter his standard of living. His nest egg would last no more than four months. Three when he accounted for the cost. She smiled in her sleep, murmured and wriggled tighter into me, then settled in. I hoped she was dreaming about us.This time together was made even sweeter by our recent separation. A year ago I convinced myself that she was having an affair. She stonewalled my attempts to confront her. No explanations. No remorse. No reassurance. No attempts to sooth my feelings or counter my suspicions. Just, "If you loved me, you would trust me" and a defiant stare. I withdrew. My employer offered a transfer. Things seemed to be heating up. Finally back next to me he sat crossed legged. And said, “ Missy, spin the bottle.”Missy took the bottle, still laughing, and spun it again. This time it stopped, pointing at Lila. She nervously grinned and said, “Ok, Missy, let me have it.”Missy took another card, “Lila, if you were the opposite sex for one hour, what would you spend that hour doing.”“Oh, I’ll answer,” Lila squealed, “I’d spend the hour lying about how big my dick is.”Everyone doubled over.