across from Frank Novak, the Flight Service Director, her hands clasped tightly in her la
on the desk. "Do you wa
nt. It was her pre-flight readiness report. A big
dry. "I had a personal emergency. I misplace
ing. "FAA regulations are clear. Mandatory rest period was violated.
only by a few minutes. I made the fligh
t. "It's out of my hands, Carr. The numbers don't lie. And with the
working toward the Purser position for a year. She had perfec
voice breaking. "You know I'm
cision. Based on the overall performance metrics and the rece
to steady herself. "Kate? She doesn't have half my f
k said flatly. "That's what ma
office, the murmur of the bullpen suddenly too loud.
ing. She ran a hand over the gold wings embroidered on the chest, a triumphant smirk on her face. Br
. "Oh, hey, Chloe. I heard about your little mishap this mornin
k on Kate's face-it all snapped something inside her. She wal
"Is that what you call it, Kate? Working hard on you
eplaced by a look of shock. Brennen stepped forward, h
just calling it like I see it. You two deserve each other. I hope
burying her face in Brennen's chest. "How can you say t
hloe snapped. "No
en said, his voice rising. "Ri
rcus. But Brennen grabbed her arm, his fingers d
me!" Chloe yelled, y
stepped out, his face like thunder. Behind him were several men in expens
the headlights. Finch's gaze swept over them, then stopped. H
another impeccable suit, his dark hair swept back, his expression unreadable. He looked at
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