The Excalibur's Docking Bay

Jane had little patience for games, but she could tell by the Captain's words that he had nothing to do with her denial. She sat in the chair in front of his desk, bringing all of her hair to one side. She bit her lip hard as she made eye contact with the captain. "I'm sorry, Captain for the misunderstanding."

She had let herself go again. She didn't think about the percussions of her storming into his office. She could have just waited like Louis had told her to do, but this was all she had now. This mission had become everything to do. "I.." She tried to gather be thoughts before she spoke. "I need this, sir. More than anybody has needed anything. I need to be on your ship when it leaves." She licked her lips that had dried and began to crack from the lack of moisture in the air.

"Sir, I apologize for my lack of professionalism. I beg the chance to prove myself on your team. Please, sir."