Then it was quiet.Alan felt around everywhere but it appeared this part of the Doctor was gone. Turning he saw Angelika advancing on him her eyes stil...l glowing. Alan stood still; he figured it was his only chance. He was stronger and therefore could destroy her if he didn’t do this right. He told her.Angelika stopped and cocked her head to the side for a moment. Alan nodded and started for the surface as fast as he could, the image of Angelika close behind him. Moments later Alan’s eyes. ..we broke up. Just a few days ago." I looked down.I still felt like shit."That's a shame. Mind if I ask what happened?" I do mind, actually." I wasn't in the mood to discuss my life."That's your prerogative, I suppose. Mind if I venture a guess? Youstopped 'feeling it' click with her. You've kept it going with her for along time, but your heart wasn't in it anymore, was it?" That couldn't be further off-base. I guess you don't really know me.Not anymore." I looked down, sadly. Truth. I need to get in there, as you know the regen matrix kills any living tissue that it comes into contact with." As Derrick went through Shelby's plans at almost blurry speed he stopped then nodded. "This is the path I will need in order to repair what she can't" Tempro's mouth dropped open, "SIRE! As close to the matrix generator as you have to get, that might also kill you. Plus THAT, I will not be able to restart if it shuts down. Only sister can start hers. I can do almost anything to aid. "She stood and held out her hand. I took it and she helped me get up. I was a little unsteady on the heels but she helped me stand up straight, then tugged the miniskirt down and adjusted the blouse. She stood back and looked at me with her hands on her hips."Very nice," she said. "You look very feminine. We need to fix your makeup though."Frannie took me by the hand and led me over to the makeup table and had me sit down. She turned the chair so I was facing her and took a Kleenex and a bottle.