Cold Hands, Warm Heart

By Gadfly on Mar 30, 2019

Colonel Jeff Barton returns for the first manned expedition to Venus and receives a parade through the streets. He's hailed as the hero of the hour and gives a statement talking about how he'll rest in one of the first shelters built on Mars that his flight to Venus was a test for. His wife Ann watches Jeff's statement on the TV and then tells him that she's glad to have him back. As they kiss, the steaks on the fire burn and Ann goes to get the salads. Once she's gone, Mike stares at the grille…