Terry Mixon wrote:
>>>>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!"

"Take care...", Ilane said with a smile.


> 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.

The ex-dancer followed, keeping pleasantly close to her boyfriend.

> 
> 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.

She smiled back warmly and offered him her hand.  "Sure..."

-- 
Bob K.