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The Major picked up, "That is enough for now. Jim, I want you to take Erisa, then Randy, and go through the events day by day. Jack you help. Randy don't listen to what Erisa's says, and, Erisa, don't listen to Randy. We want independent reports. We can resolve discrepancies later. This should give all of you something to do for awhile. We may still need you up there for now. Scooter?"

"Yes?"

"You are getting rich off us."

"Yes, I know. My bank account grows by the day. I love electronic money transfers."

"I want you to figure out how you can detach your tug from Bluebird without setting off any inertial triggers."

"I can do that John. Anytime you want, we can leave Birdbird just sitting here."

"Not now. But you will need supplies?"

"Yes, very soon. I can make sure we don't get bounced around."

"OK. That's that. We will see you." Ferguson clicked them off. "We should take a rest. There is nothing to do until we've thought about all of this. I propose we meet back here Monday morning at 6 A.M."