When school started, Cindy would know I was a nerd. Hopefully Janet would have some other chores that needed doing.When I got home, Mom stepped outsid...e as I was putting away the lawnmower. "Mrs. Cooke has something she needs your help with," she said."I just got this thing put away!" I muttered."I think it's something in the basement," Mom said. "You should go right over." Okay, then," I said. I'd be happy to give her some help in the basement. I quickly showered to get the sweat, dirt, and cut. He had a half-dozen mechanics, and while they were never at rest, it was obvious even from across the flight deck that they were tinkering with some of the ships instead of doing real work.She drifted closer to the sound of his voice, assuaging her need to check on his work. He didn't even notice her presence. He was half-crouched in the depths of the ship, his hands skimming over hoses as he listened to his first officer talk.Sophia realized with a start that he'd taken off his gloves and his. But, as you say, my medical training basically prevents it. Maybe after I complete my Residency.”“Don’t stop witnessing, Mike. You’re very effective.”“Two High School students came up to me and asked about learning more. They go to Reverend Saddler’s church. I invited them to Vespers.”“I had one man come up and talk to me in the same way. He’s been struggling with his faith and said you provided a very different take, one that he wants to investigate.”“You know Reverend Saddler could have done. "I looked up to see him looking down at me with those almost black dreamy eyes. I turned and walked quickly back through the living room into the kitchen sitting on one of the bar stools at the counter.By the time he'd finished showering and getting ready, it was dark. I stood looking out the window at the glow of the dim lights all around the district. Ethan had been right. It looked very romantic. I was sipping my wine when Ethan came up behind me putting his hands on my bare shoulders.