Dani felt more like herself aboard the Houston. She was clean, fed, wearing her own clothes, and staring out a massive viewing window at the planet below. Still, something was missing and she knew exactly what it was.
“Are you sure I can’t go down there? I feel like I should be there.”
“Howard and I will manage just fine.” Patrick turned to Dani. “You need to learn to trust me.”
Dani ignored the comment and turned to Howard. “So, what’s the plan?”
“Well, I’ve been keeping in touch with them. Cruz is running security on a GC outpost. He wasn’t thrilled about the assignment because it’s pretty remote, but it was all they’d clear him for considering. Cassia just started a receptionist job nearby after checking out from the psychiatric facility.”
“And Jag is down there.” Dani nodde
