The Dark Side of the Moon

The fact that so much of this felt like it was his responsibility terrified Benny, and a tiny part of him actually wished they had invited Dr Bale back to the Taj to take over. At least then he wouldn’t feel like this decision rested squarely on the Moon Platoon’s shoulders.

Drue flashed his big white teeth. “OK, you’re right – we’ll figure it out later.” He laughed once. “You impressed? I’m getting better at knowing when to shut up.” He paused. “You’re welcome.”

Pinky was waiting for them in the garage when they returned, pacing back and forth, her intangible body passing through a disassembled hyperdrive. Ramona sat in the pilot’s seat of an oversize Space Runner on one side of the workshop area. As Benny got out of the car, he could hear Pinky talking to her.