An evil grin stretched across Ted's face. Jack would rue the day he decided to push Ted. The younger man had no idea what he was getting into. If Will...ams thought Ted would leave it alone, he was sorely mistaken. Ted could feel his animosity towards his former son-in-law become all consuming. Keeping his emotions in check would be Ted's biggest challenge now. Rational thought and patience would precede victory. He must not let his emotions carry him away. This process was painstaking, but it. She is eighteen. She has a right to make this decision for herself.’ Alletta and Piker did not totally agree but did not argue the point. Doctor Wolf took a syringe out of his pocket and injected its’ contents into the intravenous line. He said that he would be back in ten or fifteen minutes to discuss the situation with everyone. Dycke said, ‘I am going to the nurses’ station and have them bring Payne something to eat and drink. Are you coming, Fiona?’ Fiona said ‘Right ahead of you sir.’ As. I worked on emails until supper and then more after supper. Andy had only been back a few minutes. He and I, with the team leaders - the men and ladies he had picked for tomorrow’s trip - ate together.The afternoon meal was a joint meal; breakfast for those getting up for the evening shift and supper for the day crew. My salad tasted really good with fresh bacon bits, something I would remember when I got back home. The cook cooked the bacon super crispy and then broke it into little pieces.I. I suddenly remember that Alex actually wanted to be 'used' tonight - which was probably why Beth cleared out. "Hey, how'd you do with those clips today?" Sore as fuck by lunch. Beth got 'em. I'm still kinda sore but it's uh good kinda thing."I nod. I'm glad he enjoyed his day. I hear the horn and realize that if we're pulling out of dock, I likely won't hear from Gran-gran today. I don't swear - that won't help anything. I look at Alex. He actually takes a step back from me."What?" I snap at.