My role was two-fold. I was responsible for presenting the Lynnwood operation and our plans for bringing it up to the standards we expected from our b...anches. I was also asked to comment on market planning and the competitive outlook for all the branches. This wasn't something new for me. I had done it over the past ten years and it was second nature to me now. I had contacted all the branch and sales managers and talked to them about their markets and their competitors. There were very few. We came upon a tree with a rope and tire crafted swing attached to it. Samantha loved when I would push her on the swing. When we got tired, we would rest beneath the tree and talk for hours. We did this every day until the sun would set. In the setting sun, Samantha had the most beautiful way about her. I couldn't help but stare. I was in love with this girl, my best friend. She eventually started showing signs she felt the same for me. Holding my hand, gripping me close to her, resting her. As long as we both know the General is alive and on this base somewhere, my duty is clear. Good day Mr. Donovan." The hologram of the Colonel disappeared.Joe sat unmoving for a moment, no expression on his face. He turned to Luke."I want you to stay here and run the op center with Nick. If he calls in for space support, you'll both be needed to hold them off. Bounce the Didgeridoo to the north west of the base where it can keep the emergency airlocks off of the merc's cavern under observation.. This decision is going to affect the rest of your life, Eregnov.” “I can handle that.” Eregnov said without hesitation. “You will have to take command of this ship and lead us in the right direction. Can you navigate the Ocean? Will you lead us into our new haven?” She asked him. “I will do the best that I can, but make you no promises.” He replied. “As long as you have a basic map of where we’re going, I can get us near to where that is at.” “I have plenty of maps on the desk over there.”.