He had just come off a double shift on the IT helpdesk at the company where he worked and he was dog tired. It was athankless job; he was constantly b...eing yelled at by executives so inepthe wondered how they managed to switch on a kettle. They possessed aseemingly infinite capacity to screw up their computers, and then blameit on the equipment, the network, or more frequently, Rick. The helpdesk had acronyms for these idiots, such as PEBKAC - Problem ExistsBetween Keyboard And Chair, or Rick’s. You guys are a bad influence," Jake observed reflecting on his own unaccustomed crudeness. "I'm out of here," he said as he extended his hand to Marvin, who accepted the offer of friendship."Thanks, guys," Marvin said as he also shook hands with Ralph.Before they separated for their next class, Ralph offered, "Janet tells me Lesa has some grand scheme to start a specialized colony. Is there anything I can do to help?" I'm sure there is," Jake offered, "check with Lesa. She's coordinating. .. he'll kill you..." So, we'll kill him back." They laughed, their hideously distorted faces jerking back as they howled."Get up real slow and walk into the bedroom, lady. Don't try to scream. Just relax enjoy it."A rough hand prodded her and she rose, looking at the mashed faces beneath the nylons. She stumbled ahead of them, flicking on the light when she entered the room."On the bed." Please, don't. I'll give you money. All the money I've got in the house." We don't want money, lady. We. "I hate milk"."How about a glass of brandy?" I hate brandy as well".His eyes were gleaming in the dark but he didn't seem to notice her lack of clothes. He put his hands in his pockets and leaned against a wall and she wondered what would happen if she got rid of the towel. "I called home. Hannah sends you her love and wants you to help me buy her a gift"."I'll do my best. How's Maddy?" She's fine. She is baking all kinds of cookies and of course her sisters try hard to spoil Hannah now that.