Apartment 6, Residential Complex T-4, New Thessalonica, Planet Yuma, Coronado
She put some ice in a tall glass, filled it with water and then handed it to Erik, "Here you go."
She across from him, still not having changed from her day. Glitters of salt from the ocean could be seen on her skin. "By the way, how are things at the hospital?"
"They're going well, thanks," she answered. "We're able to handle local outpatient stuff when things aren't so crazy. Most of those pilots from the last assault will be discharged tomorrow."
"And how about all that research? I find it intriguing," she countered.
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"You're my best fLiend now."
Benjen had never heard those words before...from anyone.
"Really?" he said, "I've never been anyone's best friend." He then smiled, "Well, you are my best friend, too."
He then brightly smiled and yelled, "We're best friends!" The two of them started cheering and yelling, all of which could be heard by their parents in the other room. Doreen looked in that direction and just gave a kind laugh.