Batteries Not Included by Tony McFadden

Author:Tony McFadden [McFadden, Tony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Beach Nut Press

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Nick knocked on the doorframe of Sam’s office. “Hey, can I bug you a minute?”

She visibly sighed and closed the screen she was working on and turned her chair. “Sure. Who’s this?”

Nick looked at a recently shaved Davie then back at Sam. “Dave Sangster, this is Sam. She’s the IT guru around here. Davie’s helping me out.”

“Where’s his visitor’s pass? It needs to be displayed at all times and he needs to have an escort.”

“We didn’t stop by the front desk. We’re just in here for a couple of minutes. I’m escorting him.”

“Jesus.” She stood and pushed her chair back. Grabbed Davie by the arm. “A visitor can’t escort another visitor. You need to leave until you’ve got the appropriate pass.”.

He pulled his arm free. “Relax. We’ll go get one now.”

“I’ll be here whenever you get back.”

Davie followed Nick to the lift lobby. “She’s a bit off.”

“Yeah, that was my bad. I should have known better.” The doors opened on reception’s floor. The three cars were still there.

“These are nice,” said Davie. “Very, very nice.”

“No time. We’ve got things to do.” Nick leaned on the front desk. “Remember me?”

“Kirra’s pet. What can I do for you? Your pass not working?”

“No, it’s fine.” He pulled Davie closer. “David Sangster. He works for me and needs the same access Kirra gave me.”

“Well, I can arrange floor access, but IT access will need to be handled by—“

“—by Sam. I know. We were just there. I let Davie tailgate me in and she almost ripped my head off.”

The receptionist laughed. “I don’t see any bruises. You got off easy.” She held out her hand. “Your driver’s licence, Mr Sangster?”

He handed it over, then turned his back on the counter and admired the cars. “I could enjoy driving again, with one of these.”

“You can’t afford it, mate.” Nick collected the credentials from the receptionist and thanked her. He tapped Davie on the arm. “Keep these around your neck or you’ll end up getting head butted by Sam.”

“Thanks.” He grabbed them and put them on. He turned and smiled at the receptionist. “My licence?”

She handed it back, and placed the palm reader on the counter. “Place your hand here until the flashing red light turns green.”

He looked at Nick who nodded. “Okay.”

The light turned green and the receptionist retrieved the tablet. “Good to go.”

“Thanks.” He fell in beside Nick. “What now?”

“Down three flights to level 10 and start over. Be nice to Sam, okay? She’s an old friend and can help us a lot.” He started down the stairs. “But don’t tell her what we’re up to. I’m pretty sure we’re going to cross the line of legality.”

“Way across the line.” Davie looked at the two separate cards on the lanyard. “Why two?”

“The white one with the big red ‘V’ on it gets you in every floor except Level 16, the secure floor. The black one gets you on to 16.”

They walked down two flights before Davie talked again. “How we going to do this?”

“Get Sam used to seeing you around.

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