He turned to the counter and dressed himself. Then he made a big show of of walking over to her and waving his hand in front of her face. ‘You can l...ook now,’ he said with a chuckle. ‘I’m sure your toes will still be there later so you can stop counting them.’ She looked up at him. For a moment his face turned serious. He took her hand gently. ‘Emma. I’ll do what I can. You’re as safe with me as with anyone. But you have to trust me. It could get ugly and I’ll do things…. things you don’t like.. Eventually her shift ended, and when she came over to where I was sitting, I smiled at her and stood up to greet her. Taking off her apron now she asked, “Where do you want to go?” I couldn’t help but check her out as she rolled up her apron, wanting to soak her in. She really was small, but I was so excited, and not realizing I was staring, I hastily looked back up. I was a little embarrassed, but smiling she suggested, “How about Chili’s,” and then explained, “It’s close by.”It sounded great. Snow covered the suitcase sized screen. I double pressed the rewind button and took the opportunity to make my tea. While I was adding milk the tape's whirl clunked to a stop and then I heard the machine begin playing. There was some cheesy music, not his style at all, and some muffled dialogue. I couldn't make it out.I walked back from the kitchen to a scene, seemingly across half the wall, of a crowd of naked men around a single woman on her back. I didn't initially recognize what I was. They were to return in due time. Eons have come and gone, but a promise is a promise, and Ship has been faithful to me and mine, giving us far more than we will ever be able to return. In addition, I love her as if she were one of my wives — Little One the same. Just think what they have given us, and long life only heads the list.”Emma shivered as they walked through the hatch to the pocket planet where Jeff’s firing range was located.Jeff had added a shooting shed with one side open toward.