Lou Corlin was just finishing reviewing some notes on his current training sequence when he noticed the module airlock cycling and someone entering the lounge. He looked up just as a Shep walked in.
What are you up to now, Sprue?
Spruance Del Curtin just flashed him that big Shepard grin that could be annoying or amusing. “I thought I’d find you up here. Brenda having you watch her kids again?”
“Actually, they’re visiting Grandma tonight.”
Sprue leaned forward a little, interested. “So she’s over at her mom’s?”
“No.” Lou stopped, realizing it might not be the wisest thing to just tell Sprue just where Brenda had gone. “Did something come up at the station that you need to talk about?”
“Actually, no. Drew just texted me. He’s worried because she hasn’t answered his texts.”
“Got it. I see why he’d want you to check around.” Lou considered how much to tell him. “From what she said, her dad wanted to talk to her privately. Apparently something about the space weather situation.”
“Right. And it probably wouldn’t be too wise to nose in on her. So I’ll just let Drew know that his wife is in a private conference and probably has her phone switched to vibrate. Thanks.”
“No problem.” Lou watched with some relief as Sprue sauntered back to the module airlock. At least he wasn’t up to anything that would’ve gotten both of them in serious trouble.