Mark, a space faring prospector, decides to settle himself on a slab of rock in the asteroid belt after making a decent enough strike. He and his companion, Charles, become close friends, taking care of one another whilst enjoying each other's company and conversation. A touching story, with an inevitable conclusion.
The short story for this episode is by Robert Sheckley, and is entitled "Beside Still Waters". This story was first published in the Oct.-Nov. 1953 issue of Amazing Stories.
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