Every Last Mother's Child

by William J. Carty, Jr

  Chapter 8: The Admiral’s Arrival

  “Trena Control,” the elderly voice said over the com system, “Traveling Lady is with you requesting clearance to Trenaport Space Port.”

  “Traveling Lady this is Trena Control we have you in bound at the inner marker.” The AI called, “please confirm that you are a private vessel of two thousand tons. You have a crew of eight out of Mars and registered as a Martian vessel.”

  “That is confirmed.” The voice replied, “Please tell the authorities that the owner is aboard.”

  “Roger that. The owner is on board,” the AI reported, “Traveling Lady you’re cleared to Trena McKay. Expect parking orbit about McKay landing slot is at 0332 Trena Time Coordinated. Time Hack is now 2152 TTC.”

  “Roger. Landing slot isCleared to Trena McKay. Expect parking orbit at 0332 TTC and it is now 2153 hours TTC” The elderly voice replied.