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this communication with Earth. Silvius has agreed to speak with you to explain what you over heard earlier after this call. We hope that with knowledge you will greater understand our need for secrets at this time.” Ceylon stated. Maria nodded though Ceylon still felt her fear. “I must also stress that you have nothing to fear, Maria. We wouldn’t harm you. Anything you learn will be explained in full to your government in due time. As you know, we need your people. Please, calm yourself and make the most of this experience. Think of all the information you can share with your superiors when you return to Earth.” Ceylon smiled at Maria and she smiled the first smile of hers that he had seen.
     
    “Thank you.” Maria said. Ceylon nodded and let her precede him into the bridge. He watched as Maria took in the many controls of the ship. He led her to the communication panel to the right of the main control panel and input the data necessary to contact Trinity Heart. He allowed Maria to step up to the communication board. After a few minutes of being transferred from one person to another Dr. Langston’s familiar voice finally came over the line.
     
    “Dr. Langston here.”
     
    “Hi, Dr. Langston, this is Maria. I was just calling with the status of the patient and to find out some information.” Maria responded.
     
    “Hi Maria. How is the patient?” he asked.
     
    “Ember is fully recovered, physically that is. She woke up about an hour and a half ago. Since she did have a traumatic experience, I believe she would benefit from counseling.” Maria replied.
     
    “Okay. I’ll arrange that. I’ll see you when you get back, today.” Dr. Langston said. Maria was silent for a few minutes as if contemplating what to say. She looked up at Ceylon and he sighed at the fear he saw in her eyes.
     
    “Dr. Langston, I have decided to keep Maria and Ember for at least a couple more days. I think it would benefit your people if we extend that courtesy. Besides, I promised Maria an explanation of sorts. I promise you that she will be safe as will Ember.” Ceylon answered for Maria. She nodded as if relieved he had decided to speak and let Dr. Langston know that he was here.
     
    “Ceylon is that you?” Dr. Langston asked.
     
    “Yes. Maria has some other issues that she needs to talk to you about.” Ceylon replied.
     
    “Right, I, well, I really just needed to speak with the police department and contact someone to bring clothes. I believe Ceylon was going to arrange transport.” Maria said as she looked over at Ceylon for affirmation. He nodded that he would arrange for transport as she had advised Langston.
     
    “Okay. I’ll talk to you when I get back. I’m going to transfer you to the ER and they will transfer you to the PD, Okay.” Dr. Langston finally stated. Maria replied her thanks and after a brief conversation with the Emergency room a male’s voice came over the line.
     
    “Police Department.”
     
    “Hi, my name is Maria and I work in the Emergency Room at Trinity Heart. Last night a white female by the name of Ember Anderson was brought into the ER for treatment of injuries sustained by her husband. I was calling just to see where he was, whether in jail or has not been apprehended.” Maria stated.
     
    “Hold for a second, Ma’Am.” the male voice said. After long moments the disembodied voice came back with, “Ma’am?”
     
    “Yes.” Maria.
     
    “It would appear that the suspect, Landon Anderson, has not been apprehended and his whereabouts are unknown at this time. Might I inquire as to how the victim is doing?” he stated.
     
    “Ember is awake and aboard a Salinian ship. Their generosity saved her life.” Maria stated.
     
    “Well, we need a statement from her if we could talk to her.” He stated.
     
    “I’m sorry but that will have to wait at least two days.” Maria stated. Ceylon shook his head, his mind still reeling from the fact that the male who had caused