This week with Times 7:
...As they entered the administrator’s office, Kessler was speaking with someone on the com. He did something, and they could no longer hear his end of the conversation, but he motioned for them to be seated. Mack did, but Kathy paced until Kessler ended his conversation. Eventually, he leaned back in his chair and propped his feet on his desk. “You seem stressed, Kathy.”
Turning toward him, she said, “I suppose I am. I’ve been thinking…”
“Sometimes that can be dangerous,” he kidded.
Kathy, frustrated, started again. “I heard you setting up security for the time chamber last night, and I fully agree, but what if these aliens just send us a bomb?”
“I’ve been thinking about that. Do you have any ideas?” Turning to Mack, Kessler said, “Sorry, Mr. Tyler. I didn’t mean to ignore you. Kathy and I have known each other for quite a while. She was, by far, the best assistant I ever had. I suppose I didn’t fully realize that until she went on the trip.”
Kathy’s face began to flush, and her jaw set. Uh oh, here it comes. Mack thought, remembering how angry Kathy had been about being sent downtime with Thad...
Have a goodun;
Roust