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From: TracyFan4Ever Sent: 4/15/2006 9:34 AM
***Thursday, July 12, 2068, Tracy Island; Thunderbird Three Silo, 10 a.m.***
"Now, when this particular reading comes up on the diagnostic, it means that there's a blockage in the fuel lines for the chemical rockets," John told her, pointing to the computer screen. "This is just a simulation of the problem, but it's a big one, especially on take off and landing. If you ever get this in your pre-flight checks, power down immediately."
"What happens if it appears as a warning during landing?" Callie asked, frowning in concern.
John leaned up against the console in Thunderbird Three's maintenance room. "Depends on where you are when you see it. If you're landing off-planet, you need to abort the launch and return to Five." He folded his arms. "If it's on return to base, you need to abort the landing and proceed to Mateo Island. Nobody's there and it's easier to land in that silo."
He blew out a breath. "It's a dangerous situation either way, but taking Three to Mateo means that there won't be... collateral damage."
Callie nodded. "I understand. We can replace the rocket." Letting out a long sigh, she looked downward.
John echoed her sigh. "Listen, Callie. Can we talk about something? Something unrelated to your training?"
"Sure. I probably know what it's about, but I need to get it out of my system anyway."
John took a deep breath and gave Callie a rueful smile. "Yeah, you probably know. I talked with Kat yesterday morning and she was really upset. She basically told me that you thought her to be cold, selfish, and inconsiderate and that you wouldn't forgive her. I can understand why you feel the way you do about her personally after what she said, but can I ask: why won't you forgive her?"
He unfolded his arms and rested his hands on the console's edge. "She's sure she's lost you for a friend, and that she'll lose more when this becomes common knowledge... and you know it will."
Her eyes widening, she said, "I told Kat I wouldn't forgive her yet. I never said I wouldn't forgive her at all. Like I told her, I need time to get over this."
He rolled his eyes. "She didn't tell me that... the part about 'yet'. Just said you weren't going to forgive, period." Giving her a keen look from beneath furrowed brows, he slowly asked, "If you're planning on forgiving her anyway, why not just do it, and save everyone the drama?"
"Because I'm still hurting, John," she said, her anger slowly building up. "I can't just forgive someone with the drop of a hat! She accused me of something I didn't do." She turned away, tears threatening to fall. "I don't want this affecting us to the point of creating problems for the team, but this hurts. Do you know how this really feels?"
"Yes, I've been in situations like this before, and I know it's painful," John said softly. "I just hope you can see your way to forgive before it does affect your work together. And not only that, but before the others find out and feel that they have to take sides." He shook his head. "If I'd known that my decision would cause this much drama, I would have thought twice about making it."
"I'm sorry this had to happen, John," she said sadly. "I do want to forgive her, but I need time. The last thing I want to do is lose her as a friend. But even the best of friends - and family - can have rough times."
He shook his head. "I can see that I'm not going to sway you. Just don't leave it too long, please." Glancing at his watch, he added, "I think we need a break. Take a half hour, then we'll get back to running diagnostics."
With a nod, she said, "Okay. Thanks for hearing me out."
She went back to her apartment to rest and gather her thoughts. "He's right. The longer I hold this grudge, the more it'll affect Kat and me, and eventually all of us. What should I do, though?" Thinking back to a time when a friend played a mean practical joke on her, she remembered that she forgave that friend after a week. "A week may not be so bad, but in this case, a week may be too long."
John walked off, rubbing the back of his neck, where the beginnings of a tension headache were beginning to make themselves known. He rolled his head around slowly as he walked to release the tension.
I really should have just stayed out of it entirely, but... it feels like this is all my fault. In any case, I'll have to watch my step with Kat; she didn't quite tell me the whole truth of the matter. And if she's already written Callie off as a friend, will any move on Callie's part bring a reconciliation? He stopped rubbing and put his hands in his pockets. No more intervention. It doesn't do any good. Still, maybe a chat with Scott would help me clear my own head.
******By Tikatu and TracyFan4Ever.******
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