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From: Tawnyangel22 Sent: 7/19/2006 1:50 PM

Tracy Island, July 19th -- Afternoon

Just as she was about to start checking the mobile crane, her communicator watch bleeped and John's face came into view when she answered. "Hi Kat. How about we meet after you have finished your work today and spend some time together?"

"I don't think I can John; it may be late by the time I finish. You see, Mr Tracy has reprimanded me for not thoroughly testing the jetpack that Gordon used to play that trick. He said that the maintenance of the vehicles and equipment is my responsibility, and that the lives of everyone depend on keeping the equipment in top repair at all times. As punishment, he told me to take apart the faulty jetpack, check and rebuild it and test it thoroughly, which I have just done. And as well as my usual chores, I have to check and test all the other jetpacks by Saturday."

"I see," John said.

Kat went on to explain. "After Gordon played that trick on me, I removed the remote control he used, and repaired and tested the jetpack. It certainly flew okay, and I assumed that it was fully functional. But sadly it wasn't."

John could sense the resentment in her voice. "Kat," he said, "Dad is perfectly correct in what he said. We do rely on Brains, and now you, to make sure that our equipment is reliable."

"I know, John, and I will always ensure that everything I repair or check will be thoroughly tested. It's completely my fault; I didn't know enough about the jetpacks and should have asked Brains to help me."

"Looks like you're going to be busy. When you've finished, give me a call. We'll go for a walk on the beach, and you can tell me how your day went."

It was very late by the time that Kat had finished checking the crane and two more jetpacks. She deliberated whether or not she should call John. But, having been on her own all day, she wanted some company.

Switching on her communicator, she was pleased when his face appeared on the screen short while later.

"John, I've finished for today. Is it too late to go for a walk?"

"No, I'll call for you at your apartment in, say half an hour. Will that give you time to clean up?"

"Yes," Kat replied. "I'll see you later, John."

Feeling happier, she headed back to her apartment.




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