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Amy’s Point Of View
I hadn’t realized how profoundly emotionally moved I would be when reunited with Planet Nine. Walking through the half-lit nighttime corridors, dining, and living areas, I recalled my final maiden’s journey to meet my husband at the altar.
It was 2 a.m, and I had snuck out of our bed, leaving Victor in a deep sleep. My ear-to-ear grin was that of a joyful, young, pregnant bride immersed in remembering every detail from her wedding day. The Planet Nine watchkeepers were ensconced at their duty stations while the vessel slowly plowed on, cleaving the ocean as a hot knife would through butter.
After dancing and walking our imaginary aisle, I sat on an expansive sofa and pictured my whole family celebrating mine and Victor’s lives on that beautiful day. Planet Nine had become part of my soul, and now, with her engines purring, she spoke, welcoming me home.
Shuffling feet behind alerted me, and I saw Victor in a bathrobe. He smiled in a way that made me believe he revisited the same happy memories I did while crawling along the double-width leather sofa, dragging our duvet over us until he snuggled closely into me.
“This is almost precisely where our altar was, Amy.”
“I know, and I am so pleased you remembered. Sorry if I woke you, honey.”
“I woke because Mom called, and the duty officer roused me.”