A new member for the crew chapter (1)
"Man'" Johnny complained washing the dishes. "Why can't c-shift wash their own dishes?"
"Better get used to it," Roy said from behind a news paper. "Besides, it's not like you do them every shift."
"Every shift I lose the bet, and ends up being the only one who does-"Replied Johnny as the door bell rang.
Roy walked to the door and opened it, surprised at what he saw. A young girl was standing at the door. Johnny, amazed by the sight, dropped the plate he was cleaning.
"Hello, how may I help you," Roy asked the girl.
"Is your captain there? I need to talk to him," The girl asked.
"Yeah, hang on. I'll go get him," Ray answered.
At that moment yelling was heard in the bay. A few minutes later two men walked into the room in a deep argument.
"She shouldn't be here! A fire house isn't a place for a female! Doesn't she have parents?" yelled Chet.
"Her mother died in a car accident, and her father left the family for another woman! I'm the only family she has left!" Captain Stanley yelled back.
"Ummm… cap. We have a guest. This girl wanted to talk to you," Roy stated pointing to Layla.
"Layla, what a pleasure seeing you." Captain Stanley stated walking towards the door. "I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow."
"Did I come at a bad time?" Layla asked looking from the captain to Chet.
"No, no. Chet and I were just having a little discussion. That's all," The captain answered.
"Little my butt," Johnny said still washing the dishes.
"Captain Stanley. I was wondering if I could talk to you in private," Layla requested.
"Yeah, come with me," he replied, leading her to his office.