Part 68(Launch) PG

"Mestral what did I warn you about?" Maggie asked

"All is well my wife. The launch will be a success and I can go back to teaching. Harry understands my desire to live a quiet life."

"We should be so lucky." Maggie said smiling. "Go back in Mestral and get this rocket launched. I just hope it is a success. Let us hope your people are no watching the news."

"They have returned home Maggie. I do not believe that they left any probes behind."

"Let's hope not. Go my husband so we can go home." Maggie said

Mestral left her and went to listen to the countdown.

The crowds and reporters watched as the countdown began.

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1 Launch.

Mestral watched as the rocket began to climb.

"Mestral it is working the rocket it is going up." Maggie said "You did it."

"The first stage appears to be a success." Mestral said "Now, once orbit is achieved the separation must occur. That should happen in 60 seconds. There you can see it. The satellite has separated It would appear that America has launched its first rocket. Now all that remains is for the process to be modified. In approximately 100.58 of your years Margret your people should develop Warp drive. "

"I wish I could see it Mestral I would like to meet more of your people." She said as She leaned back against him. "Perhaps our grandchildren will meet them."

"It is possible that our child will be here to greet them." Mestral said as he allowed her to hold his hand.

Maggie smiled at him.

The reporters were eager to have more interviews and Mestral handed the reporters over to Dr. Von Holtz and his team.

Peter watched his quarry slip away to speak to the president. He noted that Maggie Grayson was watching a screen and writing down something clearly at the doctor's request. I wonder how much she knows? Clearly that woman is very bright. Peter wondered if it was wise to have a civilian so knowledgeable. I think I want to know more about this Wife and son of his as well.