" I bit my lower lip and sighed." I bit my lower lip and sighed. "Okay, sweetheart. Go have fun." She frantically assembled all her dishware onto her tray and headed back towards the Arc cafeteria. As she passed she kissed me on the cheek and said, "Take care, Dad." "I will, sweetheart." I reached out and touched her ten gently. "Can I still have a night with you?" She nodded, enthusiastically. "You and mom, if you'd like." "I would!" I said, smiling. She nodded her reply and headed off. I settled back into my chair and started to eat. It was sheer coincidence that I was in the Arc for class the same day Rainy was here for her assessment. Still, it was great seeing her again. I missed her a lot, when she was off in space, and sometimes the stories she brings us are more than a little scary. |