I alternate sitting in the helmsman’s chair with standing, a few deep knee bends, stretches, all the while letting the autopilot mindlessly maintain...the course for me.It’s amazing how the clock slows under those conditions, but watch change came. I scanned the darkness before opening the hatch to the main cabin and gently waking Bink. Watch change took place smoothly, enhanced by a kiss. I stripped out of my shorts and T-shirt and donned a nightshirt to slide into bed beside Mandy.Her hand. She had to cozy up to Zane and see what it would take to buy his vote. That’s what it came down to. Every other girl on the team was trying to buy him off, she had to make sure no one had a distinct advantage. She didn’t know what she would do exactly but she was sure it wouldn’t be difficult to manipulate him. He wasn’t that smart.She liked Zane, he was a nice enough guy, but she’d never really had any interest in him. She’d known him since junior high school, but he had always been dating. And very handsome. He was light-skinned, fit, caring eyes. She smiled. "Thank you_____" she trailed off, realizing she did not know his name. "Jeff, Jeff Simpson at your service my lady." He jokingly saluted her and clicked his heels together at attention. "Well thank you, Mr. Simpson, but as you can see, I didn't bring much with me, so I think I can manage. But thank you very much for your kindness." Lisa picked up her bag and headed for the stairs. If she were lucky, sleep would come quickly.. "Jimmy shoved his chair back and stood. Ruby looked up at her husband and saw the determined expression on his face. "Don't be too hasty Hon," she warned him.Jimmy walked across the dining room and caught the four men just as they got ready to leave. "Read day after tomorrow's morning edition of our paper. I am going to gut both your parties." Neither answered. They turned and walked away."What was that about?" Henry asked as he returned to his seat."I just run a big bluff. As soon as we get.