> > > Shawn went in and put a hand on Lessa's shoulder. > > > > > > "Thank god she's safe. We'll be boosting soon so we won't get to > > > know your little girl like we want to. I wanted to come over and > > > tell you in person that I'm glad we were able to help you and > > > her." > > > > "Thank you." Lessa says looking up at Shawn, "And thank you for > > playing hound to the foxes for us." > > "All part of the service. You owe us dinner. Be well!" Shawn said his goodbye and waited for Ilane to do so, as well. Then, with a wave and the stuff they had for him, ships cash and the price of his one ton of cargo, he made his was back to the Rain. He stopped outside the hatch and watched Kelly and April walk in the sand. "Ilane, shall we switch places with them and take a walk?" Shawn smiled at her. Shawn
