" Carson found those thoughts comforting and reassuring — he wasn't comfortable in his role yet, but the notion that Simon might think of doing the ...ame thing he was planning somehow gave his ideas legitimacy.The blue group spent a quiet if uncomfortable night undercover, waiting for their scouts to report back on the situation at the hospital. When they returned, their report wasn't as positive as that of the squad who had scouted the life support hub."There are hundreds of them, Lieutenant.. ?I could see the excitement and lust in his eyes.???? I?d never been raped before.? I?d been to several classes about how todefend against a rapist.? You weresupposed to fight back, scream for help, and get in touch with your violentself.? Kicking them in the balls was taughtand practiced on a well padded instructor.?All that seemed irrelevant.? Therewere four of them and they were young, strong and armed with semi-automatics.?? I was more interested in staying alive thansaving my honor.???? I. She took in Lance's tall, broad form in the doorway, his wolfish smile marring his Adonis-like looks. While Millie puttered around the kitchen, Harriet put on her best hostess act, pretending that she didn't know that Lance was really there to see her. She invited the young man into the living room, offering him coffee and cookies. After a few moments, Millie left the kitchen and went into the laundry room. Left alone with her daughter's boyfriend, Harriet's stomach flinched.She turned toward. I meet Jen at a café that we used to always hang out at. On one side, they serve mediocre food, but the reason we always went there was for the arcade. Before we each share our news, I convince her to play a few games with me. Our short gaming session brings smiles and frustration, and most importantly, reminds me of our long friendship.“You won, so why don’t you share first,” I say as we sit down.“I did win, so I should choose who goes first,” she says, smiling. “I’ll go, though. Skylar asked.