“So what’s your actual plan for me?” I asked, grinning a little more broadly now. I wasn’t upset that she’d talked to Lana. Far from it. “...onna turn me loose in the dorms and see how many beds I can end up in over the long weekend at start of term?”“I think it’s a little early for that, but I have no doubt that you’ll want to try it eventually,” she laughed. “In all seriousness though, I can only suggest doing things to get your mind off it. She may have mentioned that you consistently cause. . Cris said you helped Ashley about guys and .. and well... we all think you likely know more about that than we do." She realized how bad that sounded but it was too late. he looked at her for a moment then cleared his throat. "why exactly is that?" "Ummm.. sorry.. i shouldn't have said that" was all she could come up with. She could see he looked upset. He gritted his jaw slightly and cleared his throat again with a forced smile. "I want you and your friends, and everyone to know for that. " Alatem," Her father started, "Have you seen the man that has saved the family 4 times?" Huh, what are you talking about papa? I just came back from a trip to the past." Allie said a small smile crossing her face when she turned away from the screen."You haven't seen him? I was sure he was with you." Her father said.Yawning and stretching Allie replied, "That's silly papa the AI wouldn't let anyone on the ship, I can barely get on." Alright, come see me as soon as you can after you land, "her. When it comes to Eric, it's the last thing you have to worry about." Wow," Amy said. "That's good to know." I've known Eric his whole life. He really is that sweet," Jess said. "Well, most of the time, just like Ryan. I know he's been putting Ellen through hell lately. Though I guess that abruptly stopped the minute he met you." He's so good to me," Amy enthused. "I know it hasn't been long, but still. I just need him to get less shy around me," she giggled."Is he?" Jess asked."Yeah, some. At.