’ ‘Mike, I’m going up to Bakerton on Monday, that’s where my regular lives. Independents like her tend to be college students, professional w...men, shop girls and housewives looking for excitement, extra money or both. They appear to have an informal but well developed network. I’ll ask her if she has any friends in Centerville.’ ‘I know I sound desperate but bluntly, our sex life — Angie and me — was tapering off well before she went back to work and now she just seems to be too tired too. Exhaustion was gradually creeping up on him, but he held his 'prize' to his chest and forced himself to carry on."My heart and lungs can burst before I'll stop. Those bastards are not getting this back. Go faster, go faster. Ignore the pain, keep going!" he told himself over and over as he ran.Hunger was also close to overpowering him when he realised how stupid he was being. Coming to an abrupt halt, he set the replicator down and spoke to it."One high energy bar."A bar appeared and he cackled. .. friend?”“Yes.”“When did you realize you weren’t meant to be a guy?”“At least you didn’t say ‘decide to be a girl’,” she laughed. “That’s the way most people see it. They think it is a decision, but it’s not.”“I’m aware of that. It is no more a decision than ‘deciding’ to be hetero- or homosexual. I read a lot, Mel.”“Please, Andy, don’t call me ‘Mel’. It makes me feel funny.”“Okay. Sorry. I knew another Melanie once and she liked the nickname.” She nodded.“To answer your question, I guess it. ”I blew on my fingernails and smiled, “Just good I guess, besides I wanted to see how you smelled and it was good.”She actually snarled at me and ran to her house. I could have used the stone on her but I wanted her to want me. I could play around with others but I wanted Lulu to be mine, so I didn't stop her. I just sat there smiling...Until I felt like I was being watched... I turned around...“Hi Tommy,” There stood Mrs Holden, a vision in a white Tennis dress and Tee Shirt.Instant red.