"Sorry, Sue," said Reed, sheepishly. "We needed to discussthe ionic stabilizer we'll be testing on Wonder Man tomorrow,but what with all that's happen...ed to her lately I hadn't seen Doctor Pym in a while. Since she's one of the few people I know who could follow my math on this I couldn't resistrunning through it with her." Honestly, it's okay, Sue," said Hannah, "Reed's theory is fascinating and I was happy to be his sounding-board. However,you're right; this isn't what I came over for." Well,. "This is beautiful, Kyle. I love it." Did you see I had it inscribed?" I asked. Julie looked at the back.Julie read it aloud. "May our love last forever, Kyle." Julie kissed me. "I love it, Kyle. Thank you. Put it on me, please?"I unclasped the chain, put it around Julie's neck and closed the clasp again. She proudly displayed it for me."It looks gorgeous on you, Julie." I said."It's your turn, Kyle. Open your present." she said as she handed me the big box. I tore through the paper and pulled. Matthew squeezed her shoulder again, gently. ‘I’ve never lived with anyone since I moved away from my parents, and I never much minded… but – to be honest, I’m really glad you’re here with me, now.’ ‘Mutual…’ Lauren said, snaking an arm behind his back. She took another drink, and handed the bottle back. ‘Slick.’ He said, she could tell he was grinning. ‘You know. I’ve given the matter some thought. Maybe we should move to Florida. There are no active fault lines running through Florida… even. But the most vivid was of an overpowering scent that almost directly dictated his actions. One thing was clear to him. From a combination of the images and sounds, along with some very intense (and pleasurable) sensations, he knew without a doubt that he had "done the deed' with Lady. And to add to Mark's "experience" Cheryl and Charles decided to wait to restore Mark to human form until Monday night after class. Cheryl seemed to think that the whole thing was a big joke. Mark could no longer.