Mach's Mission by D.W. Patterson

Author:D.W. Patterson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: science fiction, science fiction books, hard science fiction, hard science fiction books
Publisher: D.W. Patterson
Published: 2021-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Burgess and her attorney had put in a motion for her to be released from house arrest but the Committee on Public Safety had ruled Burgess was a danger to society. She would be kept under arrest for the indefinite future.

She was meeting with her attorney and Dag in her home.

“I'm sorry Burgess,” said her attorney William Hatchet. “Under ordinary circumstances I see no reason our motion would be denied by the court. But these are no longer ordinary circumstances.

“COPS has almost unchecked powers when a situation is cast as a public safety concern. And many situations are being cast that way even when they aren't safety threats.”

“We've lost our freedoms Bill. And I don't believe we are any safer for it.”

“They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.”

“What is that Dag?” asked Burgess.

“A quote Miss from a long-dead partisan of freedom.”

“Too bad we don't have someone like that now,” Hatchet said.

“We do,” said Burgess. “Elias.”

It was a few days later and the doctor was leaving Burgess' room. He stopped to speak with Dag.

“She's fine Dag and it's just as she suspected.”

“A child sir?”

“Yes Dag she is pregnant with twins, I would say a couple of months now. No special orders for her care. I'll be back in a few days to see how she is progressing.”

“Thank you sir.”

He followed the doctor to the door and closed it behind him.

“Well Dag,” said Burgess coming out of her room. “We will soon have a couple more mouths to feed. I've got some people to tell.”

“Yes Miss.”

Even pregnant Burgess kept up her campaign, not only protesting her detention but also Elias' conviction. Two attorneys were now working with her.

Richard Philips was the attorney working Elias' case.

“Any progress Richard?” asked Burgess as they sat down at her table.

“No ma'am not yet. I've got my law Emmies putting forth motions to dismiss but so far either the court has not ruled on them or they've ruled against them. But this is somewhat a number's game as the Emmies' flood the court with motions. And our appeal is moving forward. If we can get the case reopened and into an appeals court I think we would really have a chance to make some progress for Elias.”

A few days later the doctor was back. He had examined Burgess and was discussing his findings with Dag.

“She's fine physically Dag but I think that emotionally she's having a hard time coping without her husband here. Is there any chance to get a message to him?”

“I don't know sir. I will check into it.”

“Okay, keep me informed.”

After the doctor had left Dag went to Burgess' door and knocked.

“Yes?”

“Miss do you need anything?”

The door opened.

“I'm fine Dag.”

“I see.”

When Dag didn't continue Burgess prompted him for his thoughts.

“What's up Dag? Something bothering you?”

“Well Miss the doctor suggested that you were emotionally distraught over not being able to contact Elias.”

“He did?”

“Yes Miss.”

“I don't know where he got that idea. I'm not going to do anything that would put Elias in danger or lead to his rearrest.

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