The Lambert House, Planet Denver

[Manticore]

Lambert nodded. This was a familiar question, one he'd spent a great time mulling over during the past days.

"Well, Jorzza, it's hard. I wish I could do it, I really could. But not only do I feel an obligation to the Navy, but I'm under a pretty ironclad contract still for the rest of the year at a minimum, and the opportunity to slip out of that due to my capture is past.

"And that's not to mention the fact that I really do need the pay and benefits from my commission now. I spent most of the money I had getting this house and property, and while I don't regret it, it doesn't leave me with many options financially.

"But that means that despite my best efforts, I won't be able to be here with Pita all the time, which means she's going to need to get into some kind of school before long."

He paused, glancing out into the living room at Pita, where she was sitting and politely talking to the two girls Alexis had brought with her.

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