"What do you think of LT's chances with her lawsuit?" Rey asked between bites.

"Hasn't got a snowball's chance in hell," Lennie answered then resumed eating.

"Why not, if she's got the same score and more seniority," Curtis argued.

"Look, you can bet when they put out the captain's list and left her off it, they knew she might squawk. So, somehow or other they've got their asses covered."

So you think she's gonna lose?"

"Big time, 'cause the powers that be never forget and never forgive."

Rey saw the look on Lennie's face and knew there was more behind that comment, but he didn't press. He'd learned, some things Lennie just didn't talk about.