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“No. But I am tolerant,” he said with no explanation. “We were very ethical in our practices. We weren’t indiscriminate, sexual adventurers.”
“I know the law, and NASA’s culture had to be a problem,” she said curtly.
“That is correct,” was all he said.
“Did NASA’s Director cover for you?” she pushed. He nodded.
“I can’t believe it,” she declared. He shrugged. “No not the Director. My mom knew your wife. My dad did…things with your wife.”
“I was good friends with your mom for a time,” Rick offered.
“I don’t want to know.” She stamped her foot. He shrugged again.
“I didn’t suggest anything,” He added trying to keep her calm.
“I said, I don’t want to know.”
He wet his lips, clearly nervous. “The Visitor’s culture believe Triads create more …show more content…

“But, we just got back on track. We understand each other,” Rick protested, reaching for her hands that were in her lap.
“You had a girlfriend, not wife,” she snapped. “What woman lives with two men?” She yawned.
“Rest with me, right here. Lie down on the couch with me,” Rick insisted. “Kick your shoes off again.”
She shook her head and fought off another yawn. “Damn what is in that beer?”
Frustrated Rick looked up at the ceiling. “I thought you’d understand. You’ve done your research on the Visitors. I was married as much as they are.”
“I told you, my mother told me about men like you,” she yawned out.
“So age is a factor? Money, prestige, access doesn’t trump your principals,” he blurted. “You’ve changed my mind about your intelligence. I’ll give you your good looks.”
“Changed my mind?” She jumped up with the words racing our in a rage. “I hang with you, and you blow that into the wrong impression.”
“Your mother was right, beware of men. If I was a creep that beer would see you striped and naked. Not that it is unusual for a mainstream, naked news channel reporter,” he spit out. “A drunk on my couch, just think of the possibilities with the right tablet. Compared to you my wife was an ethical slut, not a predator that displays her body to millions of people every night. My wife had principals! She knew not to tease men outside of a safe environment. She knew what happiness was, and how to make a loving home. My wife deplored women that flaunt their

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