Her gift to him filled his hearts, but drained his energy so completely.<br/>She demanded nothing more from him, though by all rights, he should have been pleasing her.<br/>As he held her tightly and they drifted off, he realized...right now, he WAS pleasing her.<br/><br/>Morning arrived with soft music and a bot at the door bringing them a sumptious repast.<br/>*Hello lovers, rise and shine.  We'll be into the neutral zone in an hour, so you just have time for breakfast and to get dressed.*<br/>He stretched and kicked off the covers, then thought.  "Alice, are the room cameras turned off?"<br/>*No, Chief. And I must say you both look yummier than the breakfast I made.*<br/>He thought about telling her not to spy, but knew that wasn't fair.  Part of her job was their safety,and she never slept.<br/>"OK Alice, I hope you like the show.  He blew a kiss toward the bulkhead."<br/>*I'm just so happy to be out of that hell.  Thank you both.   I'll never forget it.*<br/>They quickly polished off a large breakfast with some odd bluish eggs, some kind of seared meat, and lots of juice and toast.  It was exquisite!<br/>"Compliments to the cook."<br/><br/>They dressed quickly to get ready for the crossing...  Who could know what they would be up against today.<br/>He started to get a cold feeling in his stomach, and his body automatically turned on his battle reflexes.<br/>Easing into his chair, he displayed various views for Kat, trying to anticipate their needs.<br/>Finally, they crossed and were committed.