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playing Russian roulette with it. An accident is inevitable and then how to we respond to the government when questioned about not registering it.”
    “We say we invented it,” Rupert state without hesitation.
    “No!” Charles barked. “We need to get rid of it.”
    “That is impossible because you know as well as I do you found it in a box in the middle of the Congo. You think that is the only supply of it?”
    “Heavens no,” Charles said snide. “Germany has it now too.”
    “You know what I mean. Someone made it. Someone has it. If they do, they can use it or have their own accident. We are ready. We’ll be standing proud with a fight.”
    “And an open hand to get paid.”
    Hands in pocket, Rupert shrugged. “Humanity can’t feed the family.” He moved to the door. “Charles, I trust you. If you want to get rid of what we have here there’s nothing I can do to stop you. I only ask that you think about it.”
    Once he had left, Charles turned to Emir. “What do you think?”
    “If you asked me yesterday, I would say get rid of it. In light of the news it’s on its way to Germany, I say no. Hold it.”
    Charles nodded in some agreement. Emir didn’t say it, but Charles knew what he was thinking because it was going through his mind as well. He’d continue to work on EC175 for the time being, because something about Dr. Beutel taking the virus, just didn’t sit right with him.

EIGHT – On Board
     

Private Charter, JFK Airport
June 19
     
    Sharon was packed, ready to go and waiting when she received the call to go to the Astoria. Aldus was delayed.
    She didn’t mind. The hotel was wonderful and she got a good night’s rest before the jet setting began. She arrived as instructed at the airport at 6 am, and finally got the call to board the Falcon. The name Aldus gave his plane.
    Even though their relationship was still newer, she adored him. He was everything she dreamed about. Smart, handsome, well off. Never did she imagine she would find love. Career was always first and by the time Sharon realized it, time and opportunity missed her. She was what she considered a seasoned woman, and perhaps a little too seasoned for anyone’s taste.
    Until she met Aldus.
    Her heart fluttered and skipped a beat when she saw him on the plane, relaxed in the leather chair sipping a coffee.
    He stood. “Sharon, I am so sorry for the delay.”
    “No, Aldus, please don’t worry about it. Business is important. I’m just happy that we are doing this.” She took her seat next to him.
    “So you aren’t disappointed.”
    “Not at all.”
    He faced her and grabbed her hand. “Then you won’t be disappointed if we are rushed.”
    “Aldus, we could even skip a city if you like.”
    “Heavens no.” He lifted his coffee. “We must stop everywhere. Which is why …” he placed down his coffee and lifted his eyes.
    After staring at him for a second, Sharon realized there was someone behind her and she turned. A tall thin, older gentlemen stood there.
    “Sharon, this is my personal physician, Dr. Lunstrum.”
    “Something wrong?” Sharon asked.
    “No. No. No.” Aldus waved his hand. “We’re going abroad, to many places, I just want to make sure you are inoculated.”
    Sharon chuckled. “I assure, especially in my line of work, I am up to date on all my vaccines.”
    “I know that and I assure you , that in my line of work, I know what’s out there, what’s not made public. The nasty bugs people get that aren’t spoken about. Call it a paranoia side effect from my profession. This is …a precaution. My companies own soup mix, if you will of vaccines. Do you trust me?”
    “Absolutely.”
    “So do this for me. I just want to make sure you are healthy and stay that way.” He leaned to her and kissed her on the cheek.
    It was an odd request, one that took Sharon back a few seconds. Then after reasoning in her mind, she realized, Aldus knew best. It was what he did. If anyone had a heads up on an