He flashed his smile at her again, knowing he was right. “I also hope you don’t mind my saying that you have amazing curves.”She gave him a smir.... In her mind she was quickly deciding how far she’d let this flirtation go: a simple exchange of flatteries, exchanging cell numbers, kissing, sex, marriage.... She determined the first option wasn’t nearly enough and the last option was far too much. Tonight would land somewhere in the middle.She decided to take a little initiative and suggested that. " Jules? Where are you Darlin'?" AJ grinned hopefully."I'm waiting for the Helo right now, AJ. I should be back at the Pentagon soon and in Seven Corners in about an hour from now, I hope." You don't have to debrief?" AJ asked."No, I'll tell you more later, the op is still active." Alright, Darlin', be careful and I'll see you soon." AJ listened to her affirmative and said, "I love you." I love you too, AJ. Don't have too much fun without me."AJ heard her giggle and then the line went dead. He. As much as Cassie is faster than me, Alex is faster than Cassie. Alex is just a freak of nature when it comes to running. He can go out for a short two mile run and return two hours later having completed twenty miles. Not only is he able to run distances he can run them quickly. It never fails on our morning runs that Alex is done and sitting or lying on the grass with his shirt off relaxing by the time Cassie and I finish. Cassie, Alex and I grew up as next door neighbors, as high school. This has never been done in deep space before. It is supposed to be impossible." So," the Captain returned with a snort. "I see that he has another convert. Now you are going to kiss his ass just like everyone else. I tell you he is a sluggard who is not doing his job and is using his technical knowledge to sway the beliefs of not only the crew, but now my First Officer as well. Your attitude will be noted in the log. You might find that another berthing will be hard to come by, if ... that.