Chapter 3
“Ladies and gentlemen, if we can all gather in the lounge again, we are going to continue our discussion on the sun.” The intercom clearly carries Senator Hastings’ voice.
Members of his staff and five passengers filter in from various spaces of the plane, some from the restrooms but most just need to stretch their legs and clear their heads. John is without his dress jacket attempting, as Melody had advised, to level the playing field thus reaching his people more efficiently. Although the lounge only appears half-way occupied, apparently everyone is present. He is even doing his best to sit in a casual style.
He perchance observes Gena sitting down rather slowly, holding her back with one hand like she’s in pain. Without the immediate need to interrupt the talk, he makes a m
