”“I’m guessing saboteur squads?” I posited.“You and me both,” Flinn nodded.“How long?” Torun asked.“A half binary, according to the ...I,” Flinn replied, indicating five Imperial days.“Long trip.”“You can do it in stasis if you want.”“Rather not,” Torun shrugged as she was not that fond (nor was I) of stasis and shared the fear many had of not waking up, despite its good record.“Well, we’re carrying enough supplies, just don’t come bitching if you get bored,” Flinn chuckled.“I’m going to go over. Steve said he couldn’t do that at this time but explained what was being planned about supplying PA’s to towns as his. Steve did take the contact information and said he would pass it on to the person in-charge of the program.He couldn’t help but wonder a little if he had created a monster in suggesting this program. In thinking more about it he thought it was something that was long overdue and was needed. He switched his thoughts to thinking of what he needed. He phoned Doris to see if she. It was a laugh that made the hairs on his arms stand on end, sending electrical pulses up and down his body.“She wants to stand out in a sports car ... her father wants something safe and I ... well, I was ready to be persuaded either way or even go for something in between. In fact, since seeing you, Mr Smith, I am quite prepared to put myself completely in your hands.” Her beautiful smile went beyond her lips to include those sparkling blue eyes and she looked enchanting. The double entendre. The surgical team returned to working on her shoulder, removing bone fragments and checking for damage. The work was extensive and required tremendous concentration.A second surgical team turned their attention to the wound in her leg. The wound was a simple flesh wound that missed all of the major arteries and veins. It was quickly treated. The wound was wrapped and the team disbanded.The first team finished after four hours. They stepped back and examined the patient. She was getting a unit.