I slipped my regular shoes back on and hopped in my pickup to head to the lot. I purposely took my time so that I wouldn’t be waiting too long in t...he lot alone. I knew from my past experiences there that others did occasionally use it for sex too and I didn’t want to be bothered by anyone else. Pulling off the highway at the exit for the lot, you can briefly catch a glimpse of it before you complete the exit ramp. As I came around, I saw that Sam’s truck was already there so I pulled over. We've just had lunchand agreed to terms." Thank you, Carolyn. How are you today - you're looking good, asalways." "Donna, how nice to meet you. I'm pleased that you will be working withus. This place hasn't taken shape yet but we're making progress."Harry looked at me with questions in his eyes. "Yes Harry, she is likeme but certainly a lot prettier, don't you think?"Donna and I giggled as Harry scrutinized her closely. "Donna, I admit I wasn't sure if your were a man or a woman. Carolyn. . delay the crew and the Paladin Commander from finding out what has happened in here.”“But what good...” the Third began, only to be cut off by the First Officer.“You have a point,” he told the Science Officer. “Chances are that discovery of a severely injured Captain will only speed up whatever the Commander has in mind. He might well try for a coup, which we all know has probably been his plan for a while now.”“Lately, the Commander has had difficulty contacting the Captain. Chances are the. We had money and, although she was reluctant to take it, we convinced Val that it was only a loan. Cindy and I also did whatever we could to help with the kids. Cindy had never had children of her own, but I had four (PLUS a beautiful grand daughter) so I could help more with Val's youngsters. Nate and Stefanie were good kids. Well behaved and seemingly well adapted to their newly fatherless home. Chip, Val's ex, had gone to live with his mistress in a distant city. He didn't contact the kids.