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Tombstone Estate, Planet Gran Canaria
Eddie and Doc were talking about times past when his guests arrived. It was of little use to talk work when they would rather have their guests present. Looking up when he heard something high up, Eddie pointed, "Hey, Boss, looks like our first guest is arriving."
Doc looked up, "Indeed they are. That would be Professor Nerva." Leaving their glasses where they were sitting, the two men went out to greet their guests. The ship finished it's final approach and while they waited for the door to open, Eddie looked at Doc.
"Security detail?" he asked.
"I don't know," replied Doc. "His choice, really."
When Professor Nerva stepped off the ship, Doc shook his hand. "Professor Nerva, it's an honor to meet you. I'm John Holliday and this is my chief engineer, Mr. Eddie Sloan." Eddie extended his hand in greeting as well once Doc and Nerva shook hands. "Mr. Sloan is a large reason for the success of Med Force One in terms of ship board operations so I asked him to be here for this." All were about to turn towards Tombstone when another sound of engines could be heard. It was the shuttle Doc had sent for Helen Burns.
"Right on time," Doc commented. "If you will excuse me." Doc went to greet her personally. He owed her that much.
When she stepped out of the shuttle, he took her hand and like the true southern gentleman that he was, he smiled as he kissed the top of her hand.
"Mrs. Burns," he said with a gentlemanly bow, "It is a very high honor to meet you. My condolences regarding Charles. Hopefully he'll be found soon."
Doc then escorted her to where Eddie and Nerva were.
"Helen Burns, this is Eddie Sloan, my chief Engineer and this is Professor Nerva. All of you, Welcome to Tombstone Estate."