I wanted them to, and I got Mercedes to agree. The daycare we chose was fairly small with a great caretaker to child ratio so there was plenty of exce...lent supervision. We thought it was important for our three kids to meet, play, and work on projects together with other children. I think Tommy, Judy, and Mattie all had a great time, judging from the stories they recounted to Mercedes and me. I was pretty sure they learned a great deal about getting along with others and working in concert with. I was ready."I'll be all right, really," I told her."The principal wanted me here just in case," she said."I hope you brought something to read." Oh, and he wanted to know if we could get a tour of the school afterwards."I thought at once of the alternate Claiborne. "Sure. I think you'll like it."I hit , forestalling any further comment. I pulled the VR hood down, made myself a little more comfortable, and relaxed.The bus made the turn in front of the school and stopped. There were a few kids. Each time you went to the cafeteria, you tried to clean it out before taking another group to their ward to wash them and then all the other kids that were still feeling sorry for themselves.”“I’m not supposed to let any kids on the very angry blind kid wards know this, but the nasty little skin bashing robots now keep away from you. You walked right tough them without a care. Who knows how many you broke doing that,” a girl said, “What the fuck happened to you anyway?”Reaching out to pull her. " Sorry if this makes you feel uncomfortable," Kyle said, "but you aregorgeous. If you hadn't told me you were a guy I would have neverknown." Thanks," Marcia said blushing, "and don't worry I'm gay. It feels kindof nice being complimented by a cute guy. It's been a while. If youwant we can hang out at my apartment and let them have some privacy." Kyle left with Marcia and went to her apartment. They spent the restof the day talking and getting to know each other. Over the next fewweeks,.