”“I like what I do here and a desk job is not my cup of tea. I talked about the offer with Denise and she left it up to me to decide what I wanted...to do. All considered I am happy being here and I also think it’s best for my family. Money isn’t everything.”“It may not be and while I can’t match what she offered I can congratulate you on your promotion to that of Chief of Detectives. It’s a position we have never had here. There is a bump in pay and while the detective staff here isn’t that. I asked, "So, when did your crush on me end?"She bit her bottom lip a little and sheepishly answered, "Who said it ended?"She looked up and I smiled, which seemed to reassure her a bit as I said, "Well, I am very flattered and deeply honored."She looked over at me and said "I drank 2 big cups of coffee this afternoon at work; I've got to stop and pee at the next gas station."I told her, "I have to do the same. I'll keep my eye out."She asked me, "Truth or Dare?" Truth," I said.She replied,. I lay her arm down her side, and her fist clenched. I shook her gently.No response. Another convulsion. Her hands fell to the cot, and smoke began to rise from the canvas. I started up in surprise and shock. Flames began licking up from the bed, and Arden still didn't wake."Arden!" I yelled, and fell out of bed, grabbed the bucket of water, and emptied it onto her.She leaped all the way to her feet in one fluid motion and crouched against the wall in a fighter's stance, growling. I stayed on my. Regardless of what other names he might call her. Slavery is illegal in the Federation!I then told him to enjoy his cell until his flight back to wherever he came from could be arranged.After the man had been taken away, we went to relax in the park, hoping you would call ... and here you are!”Mark then outlined, “You don’t need to actually create a refugee care facility, I mean we really should probably create something, but it’s not a priority, as long as you can find someone to foster her.