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"Well, we can stop the next space flight from going up. You are aware?"

"Yes, if you believe there is a violation of the law."

"An NSP contract violation is a violation of the law, sir."

"Yes, but there is nothing I can do about this. They made a demand and the NSP capitulated. They wanted control over who got to join up with them."

"Yes, sir. Well, there is nothing else we can do here. Thanks for your frankness. It's appreciated."

And they left.

When Dr. O'Leary got back to his office there was a message from Dave Johnston, the person he sent to Houston. He called him back, "Johnston?"

"Yes. We think there is somebody else doing stuff at Erisa's house. There are building materials. It could just be a handyman, but it looks more like the stuff a husband might do. And she isn't married or anything, right?"

"That's our report."