Chapter 6
“Captain wants to see you.”
Gail looked up at the Seaman Second and tried to make sense of the words.
“Why?”
“Like I’d know. He’s in the Officer’s Mess.”
“Which is where?”
The Seaman eyed her strangely.
“I’ve been on board for three hours, most of which I spent right here. Give me a break, sailor.”
“Yes, Chief. Sorry, Chief.”
She turned back to her new staff. “Take an hour.” Stingy. “I’d give you two, but I think we have some catching up to do.” Let them know it was to be an exception, not a habit.
They nodded, several smiled. She wondered how long it had been since they’d felt good about reporting for kitchen duty. For all she could see, they were a good group simply in want of a little leadership, and a lot of training. A person needs to feel they’re learning. Somethi
