“And?”“The problem is the shuttles were designed for Mars.” Devin opened his mouth, and Manuel shook his head. “I know, they’re regular SS...O birds that launch from Earth all the time, and this planet is smaller. Thing is, how do they launch and land?”“Airports.” Devin said. “Aren’t they VTOL equipped, though?”“For Mars, yes. They were retrofitted with VTOL packages for lunar and Martian operations.”Devin shook his head. “I don’t get it.”“The vertical takeoff and landing thrusters work fine on. " Shelby told Derrick which drew a soft chuckle from him. Derrick thought drawing a smile from Shelby. Shelby looked away almost ashamed that Derrick had been hurt, the fact that Milley O'toma had pointed this out hadn't helped either."You upset her?" Derrick asked then thinking a moment then told her, "I am sorry Shelby, Gram is extremely protective of me after what happened to me at the base." It's alright Derrick in a way she was right I should have made you restrain yourself before using. I held her tight in my arms and said i really fancy you. She said she was fat and not good looking and I said nonsense you are beautiful. I told her that I often stood and watched her through the kitchen door and loved the sight of her body walking back into the house. She laughed. I knelt on the floor in front of her and pulled her towards me, I kissed her again on tho lips and she responded with great passion. My hand ran over her ample breast and I asked her if she minded, not at all she. “You are going to pay him right?” Jasper asked.“Yes, but I’m looking for a deal,” I said. “I’m not getting rich here.” I said it even though mom would take the money from the company’s operating fund.“Okay, I have a hunting buddy who can do plumbing,” he said. “I can help you do the framing and hang that vinyl tenting stuff.”“Gatehouse has real vinyl sheets not the tenting,” I said.“Yes but it’s still PVC plumbing pipe for a frame you are going to need a second set of hands. Let me get Ted to.