Stephanie’s meditation during take-off calmed her whirling thoughts.She’d accepted the captain’s chains in full knowledge that this marked a sei...mic shift into being a queen in her own power. And she had selected her king.How long she would choose him to be her king she didn’t know. It could be two weeks, it could be two decades.And it would be her choice, and her choice alone that drove that - not some bullshit compliance to someone else’s cultural agenda. She was over pleasing other people. " Very well, I will keep watch," she said."You are smart as hell I know, so let's make a code you and I. When you want to say, I'll stay and keep watch, instead say, "I'll be right here when you finish." Ah just to confuse anyone who is listening. It's a good plan," she agreed."Glad you like it. Now I'll be finished soon, so just wait and we will go to breakfast." Okay but you know I don't eat." Code: Fine but I'm not very hungry." I suggested."Ah yes, I'll get it soon, I promise," she. It’s Saturday.”“No excuse. Everything needs to be in order so we can leave for the week. If Cap comes by for a surprise inspection, I don’t want my leave canceled.” Donnie Defoe stood ramrod straight in his uniform, like he did every morning at 0600. His shoes were shined, his bed was made, his locker was closed. Everything was perfect. His friend and roommate, Richard Lingam, was just the opposite. He’d live like a slob if Donnie didn’t keep at him. He helped smooth out the top blanket and. "The hens party was the weekend before the wedding, we ended up on theflight with Sandy and April. Things were still a little tense betweenApril and me but Moll's made me change seats with Sandy so April and Isat together and talked the whole way. Lots of stuff came out that Ihad never heard before and as we sat cuddling our cheeks wet withtears I started to get a feeling for how deep seated her problemsreally were. Most of whet troubled her was much like my own lack ofself-esteem, she dealt.