The AI obediently stopped the closing of the door and it slid open soundlessly.The man stepped inside and I was surprised to see the rank insignia of ...a Colonel on his shoulders. I snapped to attention and saluted. The man just laughed for a moment. "Stand at ease Commander. I might be a Colonel, but you are here on an investigation and not part of my chain of command. I just figured I'd get the preliminaries out of the way."I relaxed and nodded to him. "Thank you. I have with me Lieutenant. Beth use to be an erotic dancer, Ann ran a brothel at one point; Veronica was a dominatrix at one point. They all made enough money to retired but they still dabble into the old haunts. They all were in pretty good shape. They all were very busy and tone due to working out. Beth was black with short black hair and big hazel, Ann had giant milky tits from her time as a nurse made she had curly blond hair and motherly way about her. She was white with deep blue eyes. Veronica was a tall leggy. I saw the same look in Francis’ face. But being Francis, he had to go further.“Sue, tell me, is there any chance for us? Even after everything, is there any chance for you and me?I looked at him, and I can’t deny the embers of feelings were still there, but I told him the truth. “No, Francis. The man I loved died in that hospital room a week ago, when I realized what that man would do. How he’d hurt and manipulate.”A strange look came over Francis’ face. “I understand, Sue. But I had to ask. It. "You know if a lady accepts your drink, it's polite to follow up so she can thank you for it. Hi I'm Ann." She smiled holding her hand out."Ah..." Caught off guard by her opening statement and the change of her name, I stammered for a moment. "Would you care to sit down?" I asked standing and pulling back a stool."I would, but let's get a table, I'm feeling a bit peckish." This time she gave me a brilliant smile and her eyes were dancing with laughter. I felt the blush rise up from my collar.