We’d discussed the best way to respond to what she knew Bethany was going to say to me. I was the one who suggested that Kathy sit with us when we t...alked, and Kathy had quickly agreed with me.“Thanks. Can I have a hug?”I looked to Kathy who shrugged, then nodded. I stood up and Bethany came to me. I held my arms out, waiting to see what she would do. She surprised me by wrapping her arms around me in a fierce bear hug. I closed my arms around her and held her gently until she finally released. ”Sam scratched his chin. “Never even thought about that. I came here to ask a few questions. I have friends and connections here, you know I lost track of Martha and I am not in Freespace.”“That is unusual indeed. Maxwell system does not have all that many traffic options.”“No, Charles it does not. There is a regular Cruise ship connection operated by Silver Lines and there is the Space Bus.”The robot’s head did not really have a face, but his artificial voice had a hint of pride. “According to. They had a decent life, better than many. But still there were moments when Tara just wanted to throw caution to wind, to feel that desirable, sexy woman once again…even if in the arms of a man other than her beloved Brian. It worried her too that the men that attracted her most were young black men, not much older than her own sons. Although she championed women’s right and idolised women of her generation like Madonna and Demi Moore, as a mother it bothered her that the men she desired most. I started to have feelings about her.“Now, let’s get back to work!” declared M. Margaret.Susan went back to her desk and sitting down the sleeve of her uniform pulled down the inkpot. A crash was heard and suddenly silence fell like a curtain above us.Miss. Margaret stood up, “What was that!”Susan blushed and said, “It’s me, Miss Margaret. I crashed my inkpot.”Miss. Margaret was furious and ordered Susan to go to her desk. Susan was trembling.“Now you deserve a punishment for your clumsiness!”.