In the year 2525, Samekh Taw designation #65572—aka “Sam”—is a Companion. A cloned human—a lab creation made specifically to order to serve any and all of the needs of Max Absolom III. Max is the one man who never wanted a Companion in the first place, only agreeing to the whole uncomfortable situation because his social standing demanded it. When it becomes clear that Sam is flawed and he seeks to end his existence before he is erased, it is up to Max to convince Sam to hold his secrets close and that love isn’t just for one day. * * * * * Originally a story in the anthology Never Say Never, published 14 Februay 2011 from Silver Publishing. This is re-edited and amended.... If you already bought the anthology then please send me a screen print of your receipt and I will send you the file as soon as I am back on the computer... A short story of 9,100 words.