Z 2135 by David W. Wright & Sean Platt

Author:David W. Wright & Sean Platt [Wright, David W.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 47North
Published: 2013-08-27T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 27 — ADAM LOVECRAFT

Adam had never been to Keller’s apartment before. Even though they had been spending time together—the Chief had spent hours walking him to and from class, speaking to him on his personal com, and sending mail for Adam to check in with him once finished with his Academy day—he was still surprised to get the dinner invitation.

Work was work, but home was home.

The Chief lived in the high apartments, and his place was even bigger than Arnold Denny’s. The ceilings were high, the walls wide and white, sparse but for a few pictures of his son. His wife, Jacqueline, barely said a word, though she did smile a lot and made Adam feel like she was happy that they were together, sharing a meal.

Before coming over, the Chief had asked Adam what he wanted for dinner, and said that he could pick anything—rations didn’t matter. Adam told him that he had once tried something called lasagna, and he thought it was the best thing he had ever eaten. Adam asked if he could have that. The Chief said, “Of course.” The scent was the first thing to hit Adam’s nostrils when Ms. Jacqueline opened the door.

Adam had already finished thirds—the Chief must not have been kidding—rations really didn’t matter in the high apartments—and Ms. Jacqueline had already left the table when Adam finally gathered the courage to ask about his unexpected invitation.

“Why did I invite you to my place?” the Chief repeated Adam’s query. “Well, because you deserve it, son!”

“Why?” Adam asked, insistent as he thought of the many things he had started but not finished. He still didn’t know how to best help the Chief after his ride-along, and Keller had changed the subject the few times Adam had asked.

The Chief laughed. “You are so modest … and yet, it isn’t even modesty. That’s just one of the things that makes you so special, Adam. You are well beyond your peers in all the ways that matter. You might not score the highest on aptitude, and might not be the fastest on field, but you are always strong where it matters most—living your life with honor and dignity, clinging to a better future despite the odds, and knowing that it’s always best to be alone if the choice is inferior company. You are a remarkable Cadet, Adam, and even if I’d not been hearing stories about you since before you could walk, I’d still be impressed with the Cadet you are, and the Watcher you’ll certainly be.”

The Chief always did that, talked about everything in general terms, never saying exactly what he meant. Adam wanted to know what he was doing right and what he was doing wrong, because he wanted to know what he could be doing better.

“Ah, I can see you’re looking for something more.” The Chief smiled at Adam, reading his mind as usual. “Very well. Why don’t we start with yesterday: your walk home from the arcade, where you helped six on-duty officers apprehend a terrorist.

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