And you're not Tom."My mouth dropped open in surprise. All my thoughts on stepping back into my life vanished. My stomach went into freefall. The ri...ng hadn't merely changed me; it had changed reality. Cat was still here but the Tom who'd married her was dead and had been for years. From where I stood I could see most of the living room. In my apprehension, I hadn't noticed the subtle changes ? the family pictures were gone from the fireplace mantle, replaced by an antique clock and a pair. You managed to live through the crash and save his life at the same time, but ... think about what would have happened if you had gotten yourself killed. Chances are this Ship we're sitting in would have kissed Earth goodbye and headed home – wherever home is. Because you wanted to save someone's life, you might well have endangered..." There was a pause. "Fuck it. You survived, but I'll tell you now, if you manage to get yourself killed..." The General's voice changed. "Dammit, Jeff. You're. . with instructions on how to bail me out if things went sideways.I found the officer in the small dining area and stopped at the edge of her table."Officer Jawarski?" I said tentatively.She looked up from her hamburger and glared, "What could you possibly want?" I was hoping for a minute of your time. I am aware you don't like me, but I also believe you are a good police officer. I was hoping to appeal to your sense of justice." Make it quick," she said"Thank you," I said sliding into the seat. The neighbour's legs were just bouncing off my chest and she was looking at me with just shear delight, then wrapped her legs around my waist pulling me deeper inside her, not wanting me to stop. Harder and harder I pumped, she was thrusting her body up to me faster and faster, so much I had to slow down on the other woman but still kept the fingers moving. But most of my attention was directed at this neighbour. She was so wild, pushing her body harder and slamming it into my body. Damn I.