Kirtland AFB, New MexicoExcept for the students, the majority of the participants were old enough to be Alex's parents. If they argued with Dr. Rebecca, they sure wouldn't listen to a college student and an almost high school grad, not matter how much experience they had. Mr. Spike, red faced yelled something Alex didn't quite catch at Dr. Rebecca. Amber squeezed his hand. "Okay," Dr. Rebecca said, "I think we all need about a fifteen-minute break to think. Then we will come back, and decide what to do." Alex and Amber walked out of the room together. Tom caught up with them. Amber squeezed his hand, let go, and walked on down the hall. "Alex you've only known Amber a few days. You seem to like her more than Shelly." Tom grinned. Alex watched Amber walk. Her stride, though confidan

