Jill shivered, whether from the cold or the memory of that last Christmas. They had fought. Peter had decided to re-up as it was called. He tried in v...ain over the weeks to convince Jill that his duty was not over, that there was much more work to be accomplished. But all that she could think of was her personal pain of more time apart. When she had seen him off at the air port, she had not even responded with the same warmth to his kisses. She would never forgive herself for that. Even though. There was just the five of us and John.’ ‘No, Deanna. At least seven, you appear to have forgotten Ray Stevens. The guy who’s lap you were sitting on. The guy who had your tits out when the car pulled up.’ Deanna took a sharp intake of breath, I had taken her by surprise. She hadn’t realised I’d not only seen the car arrive but that I could see into it as well. The lights in the shop windows light it up down there like daylight. I saw tears begin to form in the corner of her eyes. She was. Rage, hysteria, and political chest-beating filled the hallowed halls of both the House and Senate, and spilled over to all network, cable, and internet news channels. As expected, President Bronstein and his UN Ambassador were blocked. A bill to forbid any UN approval, or any US participation in any form of nuclear disarmament or CBW stockpile reductions finally emerged from Congress, and although threatened with immediate impeachment, President Bronstein vetoed it. But he did instruct his UN. " Commander Jeli shifted his eyes to the two guards."She knows we don't have time for this," Daium heard him mutter. Released, her head dropped back down. Would she never be able to look one of her own in the eye again?"Corporal, I'm going to approve your transfer. Your partner, too." Um, excuse me, Sir?" I'm transferring you to my ship. Go. We leave in half an hour. I'll take charge of the prisoner." Um, but, the Captain..." The captain ... what?"There was humor in that voice. A humor that.