’ ‘Hello, son,’ Dad grinned, shaking my hand while hugging me with his other arm, ‘Glad to see you back in one piece.’ ‘Hi, Dad,’ I happ...ily smiled, ‘It’s good to finally be home.’ ‘Hi, Mikey,’ Brittany cried, throwing her arms tightly around my neck, ‘I’ve missed you so much, big brother.’ ‘Hey, Brit,’ I teased, ‘Wow, let me look at how beautiful you’ve grown up to be while I was gone.’ ‘People do that you know,’ she cooed, twirling around so that I could see her, ‘Just don’t let me catch you. As she entered the tub, she came right up to me and extended her hand and said, “I’m happy to make your acquaintance, Sir,” and went over to Kristy and gave her a hug. As she got up from bending over Kristy, I knew instantly that my granddaughter was embarrassed over her showing of affection by the color of her face. It was bright red and I wondered why.We chatted with Carrie for the rest of the afternoon, finding out that she was here with her parents on an extended holiday and they were. It was a penetration into her being that Kat could never have imagined. And as each moment passed where she thought and hoped it would be over she only felt them touch inside her deeper. Each time a little deeper than she ever thought she’d ever feel anyone. In the darkness and only tiny bit of light it felt to her like they were crawling completely inside her body. The pain and stretching were intense but worst was the continual pressure deeper inside. A presence she’d never imagined. A. There was nothing she could do for her sister, after all.'I hope I can make it up to you, someday, ' she thought dejectedly at her sister, knowing that Béla was shielded and couldn't hear her.The officer acting as her escort took Elaine to a waiting area where, when the ship was fully manned, passengers and crew had mingled."Your quarters are not prepared yet, Princess," he informed her.He was carrying a personal thought dampener so she couldn't feel his mind. Elaine realized that, not only had.