All our luggage and my instruments were brought along for us. As soon as we were alone I contacted Sam, the satellite's AI. I'd had Charlie inform him...of his new name.Sam reported that everything was normal for now. None of the audience had showed up this early but he thought some might start arriving within the hour. I wondered how in the hell half a million people would get to their seats in that short a time."Most of our guests have me transport them to their seats," Sam said, and it made. Even with the AI monitoring John, she didn't like to be away from her baby for more than an hour or so.Where Madeline was slowly exhibiting an increasing interest in sex, Meghrani had leapt from demure lady to wanton tigress within days of the pickup. The nanites had not only removed the impediment to her successfully becoming pregnant, but had also removed the discomfort of penetration. Sex was suddenly fun! Her sexual appetites had expanded, and her sex drive had shifted from an economic. For that I was grateful.I opened my eyes to find Nat staring down into my face with a concerned expression in his eyes. He was stroking my arm in an unconsciously gentle manner. It was obvious that he wasn't really aware of what he was doing; let alone what it was doing to me. My stomach flipped and tingles seemed to follow his fingers down my arm. Oh boy.Nat finally seemed to realize that I was staring at him. His eyes cleared and he smiled."So, what do you think about dinner? I'd be happy to. She sighed, and said, Thank you for never being like that. Pams expression cleared, and a huge infectious grin lit her face as the tension of the last few minutes fled. That was awesome, she said. Ive never seen Jen take an order before! Cindy took a swig from her drink and nodded toward me. Too bad hes taken. Shes gonna need someone like you to set her straight. She sighed heavily, her gaze somewhere in the past. I did. Pams grin got even bigger. When I was a kid, Gram told me you were a.