Then she turned to Craig, “That might be a problem with the big new ships.”“What problem?” Craig asked.“If a shitload of preggo conks arrive...on one of the new ships, then nine months later they’re gonna need a shitload of midwives and maternity beds.”“Good point,” Craig agreed. “Benson, if it’s not there already, add that to the problems list for the Civil Service Colony Liaison people to look at.”“Should the phrasing be adjusted prior to sending?”“Yes, do that Benson. The Civil Service might. That's the most fitting set-up, I think, as Sally is my fiancée, but Shannon is almost like a little sister or niece to me ... well, one that is old enough to fuck, if barely. Lowell, sit in the middle of the sofa. Mary, sit to his right on the sofa. Mark, sit to his left. Martin, sit in the armchair. Belle, sit on Martin's lap. Kelly, lie across all three laps on the sofa," I laughed as I watched them comply.Seizing the remote, I turned on the TV and we began to watch a NASCAR race until it. By the time I had finished my game, four spares from six to nine and an open 10th frame left me with a disappointing 164, lane twenty-six had completed three frames of their second game. Then by the time I'd bowled three frames of my second game Julie Morris and company had completed their forth, effectively meaning I'd caught up.I happily bowled my forth before they bowled their fifth and then matched them frame for frame. And by the time they had all completed their 8th frames, and even. First was the girls and that took some convincing that we should get involved. They were convinced that it was worth the risks at the end.Next were Andy, Bill and Ed. I let Robert explain everything before I said anything. Then I explained what I knew and the agreements I had made. What followed was one massive planning session. Lorrie sent orders to Robbie to get two of the C5s ready and both Blackhawks. They would be loaded in one C5; unloaded, made flight- ready at AF479 and ready to fly to.