solatar project a work in progress

“The time is 05:00 am mars central time, Well past time you were getting up, sir.” Slowly Sam stuck one foot out from under the covers then quickly pulled it back under again. “It’s cold turn the heat up some.” “Now you know I cannot do that due to the special orders 5-subsection nine that states it is hereby illegal.” Sam tosses the covers onto the floor. ”You do not have to tell that to me, I am the one that wrote the thing.” “Then why?” “Why what?” Sam snarled “Why did you ask? And you did not need to talk to me like that” Sam did not say a word he just laid there thinking about what had to be done today. It had taken many years and more money than could ever be dreamed of, but the day had finally come, The X3 Yes, that was the ticket and he was sure that they had chosen the right man to caption her. “Do you have my shower ready?” Sam asked in a friendly tone this time. “A personal computing assenunt with a personality disorder. How personal can you get, O well” “I sure do and there is a message for you from your sister and mom.”
“Please play the message.” “I will be happy to.” A few seconds of silence, then some states is seen on the view screen which is replaced by a video of a nice looking women mid seventies pure white hair and brown eyes but none of the wrinkles one expected to see from a lady of her age. Happy Birthday dear. Your sister and I hope you enjoy your present this year. You are one hard man to buy for.” “Yes, I know mom you say that every year.” “But I think you will be surprised, I have to go now love you Sam.” The view screen goes black
Your protein pills are also weighted for you on your way out the door.
“Protein Pills” Sam muttered to himself. That was a stupid Idea.” “Nevertheless, you must take them.” Sam hurries up and climbs into the shower so as to avoid the chill in the morning air. The water felt good as it coursed its way down his body and slowly into the drain simply to be used again tomorrow.