Chapter 40: Disagreements

Silence descended upon the mess hall after that with all eyes going to Captain Alex. They all knew what Tier Nash was, and that he had at least been her partner for some time. Alex could have cheerfully jabbed Dr. Hennessey in the gullet with the cane for letting that bit of information fall out.

Dawning realization replaced the confusion on Laurence's face as his mind pieced it all together. Captain Alex almost envied him the lack of experience that taught one to guard their expressions. She was far too good at it even if she was grateful for the ability at this moment. Agent Nash was not her favorite subject. What may or may not have been done to him by Naviwerks with or without his permission was a thought she had been avoiding. She certainly wasn't going to open it to the floor for discussion.