"Where are we?" At the same place, but in a parallel universe, where time is running faster than in your universe. We Q are the only ones who can real...y see what it is like in different universes. Do you see that ship?" Yes, I do. But... that's the Enterprise!" The real one, you know, Star Trek? Well, meet Picard and consorts."They appeared on the main bridge, it was identical to the one Frederic had walked on so many times."Q! What are you doing here?" Picard said as they appeared. Then he. Sunlight was beginning to come in through the window so I didn't have to turn on a light to get dressed. I quickly got dressed and headed downstairs.I'm not proud of it, but I'll admit to being tempted to eavesdrop on Lisa's parents. I couldn't do that, though. After everything they had done for me last night, I owed them better than that. Instead, I boldly walked into the kitchen and sat at the table."Good morning," I said."Mira," Ruth exclaimed. "What are you doing up so early? You should. Without him I don’t think I would have survived the first few months. In the way of cats, he adapted well enough to the change in house and loss of a caretaker once he realized how much attention he would command. Polite greetings from the security guard, and some smiles from the poor code monkeys jammed in cubicles. Beth was as cute as always. She was over ten years younger than me, a bundle of sarcastic energy who’d befriended me over a fantasy book I’d been absorbed in at lunchtime. Age. I want you to wear that little red dress that you know pleases Me when I see it on you. As for the shoes, you can pick out whatever shoes you think I will like - you know My tastes," I told her. "Kitty, I would like you to wear that slinky black halter dress that I saw in your closet. No bra and no panties. I have a special use for you tonight and I don't want anything to get in the way! And I want you to wear a nice pair of heels as well... pet can help you pick out a nice pair. This will be.