Chapter 18 — A Special Day
“So, this is the day,” Beth thinks as she sits in an armchair in her living room. The Major just kissed her goodbye, whispering an “I won’t be long” in her ear. He has some paperwork to process in the… Continue Reading
“So, this is the day,” Beth thinks as she sits in an armchair in her living room. The Major just kissed her goodbye, whispering an “I won’t be long” in her ear. He has some paperwork to process in the… Continue Reading
Beth was excited to be the Bond at Abeena and Christopher’s wedding. Mira came once to Earth to explain to her the procedure of the ceremony. As the Bond, she will have to seal the couple’s union by giving them… Continue Reading
Since Sylvester gave them the corrected purring-collar, Beth and the Major have used it regularly, especially in the mornings after they both awaken. They tried it at many other moments as well, after lunch, before and after dinner, before sleeping,… Continue Reading
Rose is sitting in the dark. Since Benedict left, she hasn’t moved from the armchair in which she let herself fall. She has lost track of time. She wants to be sure Benedict is away before standing up and meeting… Continue Reading
On the two Smith’s floor, everybody knows the day has come for Benedict to say goodbye to the 25th century. It will happen in the evening, after David’s training session in the fighting room. At the moment, Sylvester is showing… Continue Reading
Today may be the last on which Beth will travel alone, except if she asks for it specially. But traveling alone is not really her intention. Next time, the Supreme Commander will be here and she and David can travel… Continue Reading
What Beth and the Major could sense about Reymo’s state of mind was sorrow, with a hint of anger. —Something’s broken between us, he whispers. We’re not that wonderful team we once were, in private life or at work. I… Continue Reading
Rose and Nori Rose smiles at Nori. He puts his hand on her round belly. —It’s a girl, she says. —Really? We’re having a daughter? —Yes, Nori. That’s a hundred percent sure. I asked for an analysis. I wanted to… Continue Reading
Benedict jumps out of the armchair he was sitting in and walks toward the Major, calmly looking at him sitting in his. —What? You have the ability of suggestion? Why didn’t you just ask me who I really was, instead… Continue Reading
Sylvester is sitting silently in his painting studio, his eyes filled with tears. He is trying to draw something, but he is unable to. Someone knocks on the door. —Come in, he says. Lucia enters the room. —Sylv, tell me… Continue Reading
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