Well she didn’t actually lie, she mislead him by telling him two half-truths, in answering his implied question. She tried to smile while she explai...ed away the noises, saying, ‘Oh, Frank has a beautiful workout room. And he just loves to show off his equipment.’ When Carol announced she was finished with the dishes, George excused himself to go to the restroom. ‘It’s down the hall on the left. If you’d like, I’ll refill our glasses and meet you in the Den. It’s across from the guest bath.’ * *. Then it dawned on him that he was standing up and that up was up and down was down; he was standing in gravity – duh. Whatever illusions he had of hero adventure and the like dissipated in an instant. He was still Kaminitzky AC-05 and now he was on a strange planet after a dreadful trip on a spaceship’s lifeboat. Accountants did not slay dragons and bed winsome beauties; they barely registered on the vid screen. Pyotr had witnessed what happened to his ilk countless times in the movies. Every. Hearing nothing, he tentatively pushed the door open halfway and stepped forward. He saw her at once and was able to accurately take stock of the situation. He hadn't known she was a fellow night dweller until now, but it was obvious to him at first sight. She appeared perfectly at ease, surrounded by all manner of comforts; not looking at all put out or surprised to be awake at this ungodly hour. And she had that blank, faraway stare he was so familiar with in himself. She senses his presence. Why are you making such a big deal over this?” “Did you ever hear of a phone? You’re eighteen years old and you should have called to tell me that you were going to be late.” I couldn’t believe my stepbrother was going off on me. He was acting just like how my mother would treat me, if I'd been late. Except, our parents were away for the weekend. I didn’t understand why he was freaking out on me. “I’m really sorry. I must have lost track of time. Is there something I could do for you to make.