The two of them worked in two different towns and for both of them the daily commute was almost more tiring than their actual jobs. Nowadays, Alex was... working longer and longer hours which often continued until late into the evening. That might entail an expensive taxi ride home. If he drove home after even the smallest drop of drink, he risked being caught by one of the countless automatic traffic surveillance patrols that lined the roads and having to submit to a breathalyser test that he'd. At the same time, I think we’ve both seen how comfortable we are in the world that isn’t our own. You’re good with my crew. They already love having you around ... and not just because I snap at you and not them. They like you and you bring a needed perspective to things. By the same token, your friends like me ... and not just because I offered them a way out of a shitty job. They like me because, at heart, I’m just like you guys. Mostly, our friends like their new acquaintance because we make. Well, Jeremy and I met after he clobbered a thug who was trying to strip me on the school’s stage when that Naked in School rot started up. Ugh. That’s actually how Kevin and Denise met too, when their naked thing started for them in their school. So I guess the fighting stuff is a good sign that we should be friends, right?”Tom smiled at her. “Well, I’ve had some ... um ... fights ... where things didn’t really work out...”Amelia shot a pouting expression at him. “This is different; I can. I had wondered if he may get away to fuck me again but he couldn't, so eventually I went to bed and thought about my wonderful day. The day I became a woman.As I got ready for bed I had a feeling , so I left my caravan door unlocked and lay there awake in the dark. After my day I couldn't sleep even if I wanted to. Then a bit after midnight I heard the door open quietly and someone stepped in. I lay there waiting and then my wish was granted. A voice said "Angelique. Are you awake?" it was.