21. A CALL FROM ISLAND ONE
(CD2, Track 9, 6:26)

Switchboard Operator recordings:

"You have reached the Island One SpaceLink Network"

"For Island Two or Island Three connections, press 1.
For Earth connections, press 2."

"Thank you from Lagrange Communications."

 

 

[Ring]

Wife: "Hello?"

Hello babe, I got your e-mail today
I've been waiting patiently
I can't wait until your training's complete
And your standing here with me

Island One is a paradise world
As you're soon about to see
I think you'll be very comfortable
It's as pleasant as can be

And your first space flight
It will be alright
It's really quite routine

And out your window
You'll see the stars glow
Unlike you've ever seen
You've never been

We'll be living in a family suite
With a view of Island Three
I've been working with the life support crew
And our job is near complete

We're working steady
To make it ready
There are three shifts a day

The people waiting
Anticipating
When they can come to stay
They're on their way

Let me know what time your shuttle arrives
And I'll meet you at the gate
I have missed you since I left you on Earth
And now I can hardly wait

Say hi to mother
And all the others
Please tell them all to write

My time is up now
I must hang up now
I'll dream of you tonight
Sweet dreams tonight

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