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