(eng) Mackey Chandler - Family Law 01 by Family Law

Author:Family Law [Law, Family]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 32

Gordon came off the ramp from the Earth shuttle with Richard and Jesus. When they reached the edge of the Commission field their contract with him was finished. They offered their hands and left silently. He was surprised to see Gwen the vet standing there. "Ms Hanson, Gordon nodded to her, "Were you waiting for me?"

"Sure am. I thought over your offer to come to Derfhome. It sounds a lot more interesting than the life I'm leading here. I've been looking onto your culture and customs. I can see how I'd have a practice there, if I can get along with the Mothers. I heard about your problems Earthside. Is the offer still open, or are circumstances changed?"

"Circumstances are changed, but the offer still stands. However I intend to lift ship very quickly. If you are taking passage with me you'll need to be aboard in a matter of hours. If you have matters to wrap up and possessions to deal with, you'd best take commercial passage at a later date."

"My apartment is paid month to month; they can keep the furniture and small appliances, or give 'em to charity. I've never been a clothes horse. I'll throw some things in a duffel bag and bring my professional tools and be to the field in say, two hours. My personal funds I'll just stop and bring it cash. Sound sweet?"

"That sounds excellent," Gordon agreed. "Field security will have your name as a crew member. We're lifting near empty, so anything personal you can lug to the field to bring is no problem, anything of Earth origin you bring can probably be sold at a profit. You can even purchase professional instruments and devices, if they can be sent straight to the ship, otherwise they will have to follow by commercial carrier."

"Your holds load in vacuum or pressure?" Gwen asked.

"We have a short pressure tube to a private loading dock, with security. You have carte blanche for shipping volume and mass and I'll call and have you authorized to buy for the ship. I should warn you we will likely go to Fargone first, but your pay will start immediately and we can use the transit time effectively for training. Do you need an advance to cover any expenses?"

"Nah, thanks but I'm set for now, I have some savings, but I appreciate the offer."

"You will have access to the ship if you beat me there. An Association rep will be at the gate with your spacer's papers. Consider your initiation fee my gift." He made to move on like they were done.

"Uh, I'm happy to work my passage, but I didn't know I'd be anything but a passenger," Gwen told him. "What position will I be holding as crew?" she asked.

"Why, Ship's Surgeon of course dear," he smiled. "You might want to download anything you can find on treating Derf. Again, feel free to charge books or papers to the ship. Is that satisfactory?"

"Sure is," Gwen agreed, looking very thoughtful, she was obviously caught off guard but game.

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