This was a first for me-- I had not been within 10 light years of Earth since I had been extracted almost three years before. As a courier I wondered ...hat job I was here for.Linking in with the AI-- not many of us humans were willing to get upgraded interfaces with the computers, but this job really required me to be tied closely to the ship-board systems-- we made our way into the system now known as Earthat.Huh? You're more used to the subvocalized communicator? Well, due to the work I would. ’ ‘Yes, sir. My brother-in-law, Army Ranger Captain Jason Hunter, graduated West Point with an engineering degree. He’s retired from the military now and working very hard to prepare our company’s response to emergencies across the nation and possibly around the world. That was our first major test. We did some things wrong and we’re expecting to improve for next time.’ ‘I’m very familiar with his record. I’m not surprised that he was able to design such a well conceived strategy,’ replied. The two didn’t holster their guns. They kept them pointed at us. “Take us to your room.” the older one ordered. I looked at dad and he nodded once. I led the way. They almost shit when they saw the picture Kevin had done of me. It was tremendous. The younger one started to touch the canvas and I grabbed her hand and jerked her away. “Don’t.” I yelled, “The oil is fresh.” She snickered and the older cop rapped me on the wrist with her gun barrel. It hurt and I almost responded. Dad yelled,. Anyway, we want to work with each other to see if you can play for all of us. Al says he’ll make sure you get time for basketball practice when the time comes and give me some of your time for my practices. Jack says he would work around your schedule with you so you could play in some games if you want. And I want you to start practicing with our group to learn some of the ways we play golf. Terry even said he would come in to help coach for a big tournament coming up. What do you think? Want.