 How does Ben feel about Laura?
They're going to bring us the metals and minerals that we desperately need. Mickey Cameron, sitting next to me, dug an elbow into my ribs. Just one, which I'd sent to Charlie Taggart. I remembered how, as a kid, I'd pestered him in the Long Island Spaceport, tagging after him like a puppy, and how he'd grown to like me until he became father, mother, and buddy all in one to me. And you, Laura, were with him. "Ben," he called, "don't forget that offer. A moment later Mickey said, frowning, "What was he talking about, Ben? You kept looking at me until I had to ask: "What are you thinking, Laura?"
 Ben loves Laura, but not enough to give up space travel.
 Ben loves Laura, but not enough to give up space travel.  Ben thinks Laura is the one.  Ben likes Laura but they only met 40 days ago. It's not that serious.  Ben thinks Laura got too serious, too fast. It's only been 40 days.