“Yes as a matter of fact I think I do. While
you were flying the starship around the planet I located the engine room and
had a look inside. The engine is very similar to the Torus engine on the
shipwreck and so I wouldn’t worry about running out of fuel. I also have a
question for you, Drew.” Dick said. “Would it be OK if Courtney came along with
us?”
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Nick flash
his smartass, triumphant grin at me, which I pretended not to see. Then he
chimed in,
“Sure, Dick! I don’t see any problem with
that, do you Drew? After all, you’re taking Mel with you! It’ll be a nice
holiday for you all!” Then he broke into song,
“We’re all going on a summer holiday, no
more worries for a week or two…”
At least the rest of the crew chimed in with
me when I exclaimed,
“Shut up, Nick!”
He tried to look crestfallen, but that look
is very difficult to pull off convincingly when you’re chuckling to yourself
and writhing about in your chair.
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