Digital Fortress Chapter 42

Inside Node 3, Susan caught herself pacing frantically. She wished shed exposed pinch when shed had the chance.Hale sit down at his terminal. Stress is a killer, Sue. Something you want to get off your breast?Susan forced herself to sit. She had thought Strathmore would be off the phone by direct and return to speak to her, but he was nowhere to be seen. Susan assay to keep calm. She gazed at her computer screen. The tracer was still running-for the second time. It was outside now. Susan knew whose address it would return email protectedSusan gazed up toward Strathmores workstation and knew she couldnt wait any longer. It was time to cave in the commanders phone call. She stood and headed for the door.Hale seemed suddenly uneasy, apparently noticing Susans odd behavior. He strode cursorily across the room and beat her to the door. He folded his arms and blocked her exit. communicate me whats going on, he demanded. Theres something going on here today. What is it?Let me out, Su san express as evenly as possible, feeling a sudden stuff of danger.Come on, Hale pressed. Strathmore practically fired Chartrukian for doing his job. Whats going on deep down TRANSLTR? We dont have any diagnostics that run eighteen hours. Thats bullshit, and you know it. dictate me whats going on.Susans eyes narrowed. You know damn well whats going on Back off, Greg, she demanded. I need to use the bathroom.Hale smirked. He waited a long moment and then stepped aside. Sorry Sue. Just flirting.Susan pushed by him and left hand Node 3. As she passed the glass wall, she sensed Hales eyes boring into her from the new(prenominal) side.Reluctantly, she circled toward the bathrooms. She would have to make a detour before visiting the Commander. Greg Hale could suspect nothing.