When Ferret1 was a hundred meters behind it the Spiders detached from the probe and drifted back to attach themselves to it. Once they were attached, ...erret1 slowed its momentum to let Macha-D01 catch up.A short time later, Cathal said, "Ferret1 and Spiders secured." Invoke thrusters for starboard drift and reduce speed," said Cathan."Thrusters invoked," replied Enya of Cathan's Clan."Star Fighters, status?" inquired Claire of Cathan's Clan."Our systems are still not detecting anything," came. "That was great shooting by both of you," Linus said. "Six shots and only one miss. I think it was the combined hits low that took the Sa'arm ship out. The explosion appeared to start from there."I shrugged. "I'm still buying Fred the first beer when we get to the recreation hall."I felt a bit cocky and called out. "Hey Tam, Tif. I think we need to make today a holiday. Something like Fred the Sharpshooter Day."There was a giggle, but Fred protested. "Oh no. You don't pin this day on me. You. . . It’s just that . . ..”“No, I’m sorry, honey. I shouldn’t have embarrassed you. If I could ndmy panties, there wouldn’t be anything to see.It’s my fault.”“Mom, I don’t mean for this come out the wrong way, but you are gorgeous. I guess I never noticed until today, but youcould be a movie star if you wanted.”She blushed and scooped up this unusual appraisal with relish. “Why, thank you son. That’s the nicest thing anyonehas said to me in years.” She walked over and leaned into me and kissed. I did have a full schedule so I was not lying and I really did not have much I could say.At 1300 I was in my new office with the reports from my meeting with Dick and the finalized report from my trip to Portugal. I was waiting on Ambassador Oliver Taylor to arrive.I had wondered again why I was asked to doing this kind of interview with someone who should have had more rank and privilege than I did.Digging through the official duties and guidelines for the oversight committee that I was now.