But what about Beatriz?

"Now that's all the transformations given out. It's up to you now Beatriz. We have already left Miami, but you'll find when you open that door you'll find your own living room. Don't worry about Marcos, we'll take good care of him."

"What? No, I'm staying." She said, standing tall beside the diminutive Marcos.

"What? Are you sure, you could just walk away, are you are going to stay to join another man's Harem?"

"I am going to stay because I love Marcos. You keep saying this show is about love, but I don't think you understand it at all." She was sure about this, well about 85% sure. "Love is physical, sure, but true love transcends that. I want to be with Marcos no matter how he looks."

"Really? Take a good look. Are you attracted to him?

"He is very beautiful."

"That's not what I asked. Be honest."

A tear rolled down her cheek."No, I'm not. I'm so sorry Marcos. We will figure something out, but I really meant what I said before, I love you."

Marcos felt like crying to, he was so overwhelmed, but he managed to stop himself. "I know mi amor. I was so sure you were going to leave, I'm sorry for doubting you."

"Ya ya, lovely dovey boo hoo. Enough chit chat. Hmm, I really thought you were going to walk away. I'd even prepared a backup girl to drop into your spot. I would be tempted to use a veto to override your decision, but of course I'm all out. I'm bound by the rules as much as you are. Oh well. I hope you understand what you are doing, last in popularity, if you don't turn things around the audience won't be kind in the next transformation round.

Now I'm sure you all remember my assistants." She pointed behind the girls and they turned there were dozens of women standing there, all identical, with dark black hair and chalk white skin, and very little clothes. Most had a single star on their shoulders, but 8 of them had two stars, and one had three stars. "Meet the crew of the 'Master's Prize'.

None of them contestants had noticed the crew sneaking up on them. Even Eric who was facing the right direction failed to see them. Now everyone turned to look. It was eerie, seeing so many identical people, er, things?

Isla continued, "The crew is here to serve you, so don't hesitate to ask them for help. That said, those with one star are an early version, they can't talk so don't bother, and they are dumb as rocks so speak very slowly.

Those with two stars have a bit more going on in the old noggin, so they can give you directions or relay messages, just don't ask them their opinion on, well, anything.

And the one with three stars is my most successful crew member. She is to be the Master's person valet. She is basically a fully functioning woman, but she will only listen to the Master.

Now it's time to show you where you'll be staying. I have to go steer the ship, but my ladies will make sure you get where you need to go. No date for the master tonight, Eric you had better head to your suite and let the girls adjust without you around. Remember tomorrow Yaz will be keeping you company." With that Isla clapped her hands and vanished. As everyone was looking around the odd women came forward. A two starred crew member approached each girl and told them to follow. The woman with three stars approached Eric.

"Hello Master, I am so happy to get to serve you. I read that article you wrote in 2019 for the Times, what a fascinating take on the James v Baker case. Maybe you can expand on that for me more later. Right now I would be pleased to show you to your suite." She smiled effortlessly. Unlike Isla who always seemed to be hiding something, this woman seemed totally genuine to Eric.

"Uh thanks, but I really want to check on the girls right now." Eric said.

"Yes and I totally understand Master, really I do. And I promise I will obey you in almost every circumstance, but unfortunately I must obey Isla even above you. She has ordered me to take you to your suite, and take you I shall."

There was something about how she said it that had Eric picturing her carrying him like a child upstairs. He decided to listen, for now. "Ok, let's go."