"How long to take it to the ground?" I asked."Me and Juan five working days, then a couple of days with Jose to clean and load it up," he said."Okay, ...let me see what I can do. So how much do I owe you for your expert opinion?" I asked."No charge, as long as we get to do the work," he said."The price is satisfactory as long as you do a good days work for a fair days pay," I said."Have you ever known me to do less?" he asked smiling."No I actually have not, but most of the work was done when I. Bread and butter sweetheart, are you going to kiss me good morning, Johnny?” “I’ll think about it,” he said frowning while putting his knuckles under his chin and turning away as if deep in thought. Rachael playfully gave his hair a gentle tug, and the vigorously messed it up. John laughed as he turned and gently crushed her to him. He kissed her lips long and deep, knowing he will give in to her because he loved her deeply; more deeply than the depths of the oceans. He still desperately. Jeannette, Esther for you, when you are ready!"He continued to chat with Esther. "We have a marine biologist visiting from Earth. A giant egg sac was found on the beach, and she was here to confirm it, because we thought it was something else. She says there is a giant reptile or some such animal, to have laid such a huge egg in the ocean."Esther's heart sank. "Giant reptile? Are you sure?" No, I am not sure, Esther. This is just what the professor has assumed, based on the dimensions of the. If you could just give me a few more days –" No more excuses! You give me my rent right away. I know what will happen if I give you a few more days. The days will turn into weeks and then into months!" Her landlord exclaimed, waving his arms around dramatically."But I haven't got any money on me." Maggie said helplessly."Then open this door and get some from inside your house. I will have my rent tonight!" But --- "The pudgy man silenced her with a glare. Maggie resignedly unlocked her door and.