Richard<b>knew</b>that they could have reached the pod in time, but Sarah wasn't budging.  He sighed. "Well. for what it's worth if there is anyone I'd like to spend my last moments with it's with you."<br/><br/>He locked his own arms and legs around Sarah<b>and</b>the ladder.<br/><br/>"We're still alive, though", he added with a smile, "and where there's life. There's hope. But just in case we don't make it..."<br/><br/>He closed his mouth over hers, his tongue flicking over her teeth before caressing hers in a passionate kiss.<br/><br/>