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Back at the EDF compound, Holly and Simon were ushered into a large courtyard, along with the rest of the crew of the Sir Isaac. They hadn’t even seen natural daylight for three days, let alone been allowed out into the fresh air, so they were grateful for this opportunity no matter how brief it may be. Simon started to walk over to the other side of the yard and got almost halfway across when he was suddenly thrown backwards by an unseen barrier. More surprised than hurt he picked himself up off the ground and looked at the rest of the crew. He shrugged his shoulders as several of the crew members gathered around.
“Someone had to try it, I suppose. Why not me?”
Holly chided her husband.
“Because you’re the CMO, that’s why. We – not just me – need you alive.”
She paused and address
