Shelton has expressed zero interest in driving a large transport, so I kicked down the cash from my recent profits to purchase a small Gull transport for him to use via a Bowex connection where a contractor of theirs was shuttering his business. It's a really nice ship and he's as happy as a lark about this turn of events.
He's getting on in years, being about the same age as my father. His wife has already passed on, so he's living the lane life aboard his ship and has fixed himself up a nice cabin on board.
I let him do what he wants for what money he can make for himself. He only has to pay for the ship's expenses, I let him keep what he makes.
He's more like a beloved Uncle than an employee, so I'm happy to help him live well in the years he has left.
Meanwhile, I'm flying either the Percheron or the Shire, depending on Bowex's needs of the day. Looking back at Starfliers and that little shop on Leeds seems like an eon ago now.
How am I doing, Dad? <smiles>
