Rejected by family and friends and thwarted in his attempts to achieve any level of success, Byron doubted the escape of his past.
Retrieving Byron’s profile, Bassa stared at the screen, lost in thought. He’d saved the pilot for last, aware this review provided the greatest challenge. Byron would be difficult to handle this afternoon and Bassa needed to proceed with caution.
The young man arrived at his appointed time and Bassa gestured for him to take a seat. He noted Byron’s sluggish movements and solemn express and surmised Trindel had revealed his session with the senior officer as requested. Once the pilot rested in a chair, his sagging posture reflecting defeat, Bassa leaned forward.
“Your team performed well this morning,” he said, diving right into the evaluation. “The placement
