He blearily glared at the platoon of Marines preparing for the morning's extraction in this hangar deck of the Sir Caradoc.It was with relief that he ...elcomed the delivery of a black-no-sugar and a toasted whole-wheat bagel from one of Halifax's finer coffee shops. Beside him at the maintenance workbench so did Tribune Whitefeather and Sub-Decurion Chan with their double-double and English breakfast tea.At a signal from Whitefeather, the sergeant called his platoon to attention."Stand easy,. "Yes, we know that girls have long hair, and Michelle happens to be agirl," said Liz. "Just be grateful that you have two pretty sisters whoenjoy their hair."Michelle felt nervous as she entered (rather reluctantly) the barbersshop and sat down on one of the seats. Emma sat beside her and held herhand."This isn't a very nice place, is it?" she whispered into Michelle's ear."The hairsalon is much nicer."They watched over Andrew, who had been placed on the floor by them, whileLiz dealt with. I’m Jamie, by the way.’ His smile punctured her will, seared its way through and buried itself in her. She would remember that smile for the longest time. It would be burned in her retina, pouring into the space behind her eyes each time she closed them. ‘I’m Grace. And don’t worry about it.’ She smiled back. The lift lurched to a halt, and they joined forces again to help him down the corridor. Inside the apartment, she had him slumped onto the sofa. Classical music played on the stereo, as. My heavy footsteps lead me infront of my refrigerator. My hand reached for a can of beer, that Iopened right away, immediately taking a sip. The fresh liquid flewthrough my throat, refreshing my whole being. I took a look at what Icould possibly be eating. All that was still there was some vegetables,and I definitely wasn't in the mood for some carrot or zucchini. Igathered my thoughts to know what I wanted to eat. I decided, lazily, tobuy some Indian food from the restaurant two blocks away.