"has anyone told her yet ???" desi questioned allie ..... "I doubt it " allie replied .... "after all if you were told gene had only been listed as crewman 24 when he shipped out on that last ship how would you have taken it ? , besides she's happy for him let her enjoy a few more days .." "ok allie but I still don't think it's right , someone should tell her ..." ....... "don't worry desi she is bound to find out in a few more days when she tries to reach him over vidcomms , just like you did " "true but it doesn't mean I have to like it anymore than when you were shipped out as crewman 5 " .... "perhaps but I came back didn't I ... granted i'm not whole anymore but hey these netics work better than what I was told , now shhhhh... " allie whispered she didn't want tina to hear them as they were getting closer .... "hey tina , waving goodbye to bo ? " they both asked with a slight chuckle in their voices .... " you bet " tina responed " what's so funny ? " she asked .... " oh nothing we were just joking about the new captain " they both replied ....... the numbered crewman almost never survive their deep space missions , granted everyone loves to have the choice duty onboard one of the fleets best ships , better food ,better quarters , less duty hours ... its the life for sure but only for those who are lucky enough to be listed as more than a crewman , only problem is you don't know your listing until your on board and shipped out and your first encounter with the captain happens .... thanks for looking and the comments or faves if you should happen to do one or the other ... as always enjoy !