Monkey Business (Bob and Nikki Book 10) by Jerry Boyd

Author:Jerry Boyd [Boyd, Jerry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jerry Boyd
Published: 2020-07-07T22:00:00+00:00

“Are you okay, Boss? What happened?”

“That glitch was a sensor platform that was programmed to self-destruct if anyone got too curious. Sue figured it out quick enough for us to get out before it blew. No harm done, and she got some partial scans of better sensors than you have. We don’t know yet if she got enough for Scotti to copy them.”

“Gee, Boss, I hope I can get my crew up to that level. Sue is good.”

“Yes, she is.”

“We’ll keep a watch, see if we see anything else. Talk to you later.”

“Later, Sally.”

Sue asked, “Boss, could I access the sensor records of the other ships? Gene doesn’t have any data on that platform. I think it was put in place after she was taken from the yard.”

“You’re thinking if you run all the data together, you may be able to find something you wouldn’t otherwise? Would you be better off to wait until Pete can give you his data, as well?”

“I can add in the other data sets as they become available, Boss. I don’t need everything to get started.”

“Go ahead, then. Do you need me to issue an order?”

“No, Boss. I have the file of your verbal confirmation.”

I said, “Tex, could I see you in the ready room, please?”

“Of course, Boss.” He called in a replacement, and we walked across. He said, “What’s up, Boss?”

“Just a minute. Gene, tile the lodge, and leave us alone, please.”

“Yes, Boss. Just open the door when you are finished.”

I said, “Gene?” and got no response. Then I turned to Tex. “First, I want to thank you for finding us such a fine sensor operator. Next, why in blazes didn’t you speak up sooner, once you figured out the other fella wasn’t up to snuff?”

“He’s good, Boss, just not up to Sue’s level. She was a classmate of Shorty and Taz, but they quit sending them undercover before she got assigned, so she retrained on ship sensors. I didn’t mean to be keeping anything from you.”

“I know you wouldn’t do that. I’m just shocked at the difference.”

“I don’t know for sure, but I think we could talk her into putting her knowledge into a file, and downloading it to the other sensor operators in the fleet.”

“That sounds like a plan. See what you can do about it.”

“Sure thing, Boss. So, you like Sue, even though she took control of the ship without your permission?”

“She did save the ship from a great deal of damage by doing that, you know?”

“Still, she violated chain of command. That would have been a big deal in the Navy. Yes, Boss, I know we’re not in the Navy, you don’t have to give me the lecture, but she probably thinks I’m in here trying to keep you from disciplining her.” I walked over and opened the door. I said, “Gene, page Sue to the ready room, please. After she is inside, please tile the lodge as before.”

“Yes, Boss.” Sue came across the hall, and into the ready room. I shut the door behind her.

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