To say the least, I was a bit jarred seeing Bob's clothes tossed on the floor, but things fell quickly back in order when I heard sounds coming from t...he pool. Going over to the cabinet at the end of the porch, I opened the glass door and pulled out a big thick towel, which I wrapped around my neck. I whistled when I sat down on the edge of the water.Bob did a couple of more laps before he climbed out to sit beside me.I handed him the towel."Thanks," he said, without looking at me.I watched as. At first Carol-Anne was not sure what he meant, but then she noticed too: Pastor Corey and Mrs. Bishop stood near the fireplace, arms flung around each other and lips locked in the sort of kiss Carol-Anne didn't think a minister should give anyone. This happened in plain sight of Mr. Bishop, who for his own part was busy with Rebecca, the pretty nurse from the veterinary hospital, sitting on his lap. Everyone knew Rebecca was an item with her boss, Dr. Toothaker, but if Toothaker minded he. He left the Agricorp maintenance building and made his way to the nearest commuter train station. He walked up the stairway and, coming to the gates that guarded access to the platform, used a fund transfer port in the back of his PC to transfer the cost of the fare to the MarsTrans bank account. The gate then slid open, allowing him access.A train arrived six minutes later, only four minutes behind schedule, and he climbed aboard, finding a seat near the back among a few elderly Martians and a. ‘I really meant what I said, though. I don’t think the families will be too surprised at the two of you, actually. It took me about thirty seconds to see how much sense the two of you make. I think it’s great and I’m so happy for you!’ ‘Thanks. I’ll think about what you said.’ Nicolàs came out of the kitchen with their plates and they sat down to breakfast. French demanded they tell her how they had first realized they were in love with one another and a lively retelling of the tale ensued..