Next on her list of people to see was Harper. She found him in his usual haunt, Engineering, surronded by his numerous projects. As she entered, he looked up and gave her a broad grin. "Hiya boss. How's it going?"
"Pretty well. How are you?"
"Me? I'm great. The super genius is back on duty and life is as it should be."
Beka turned serious. "Look, Harper, I wanted to apolgize to you. I'm sorry I got you in trouble."
"Aww. It was no big deal. I survived." Then he too, turned serious. "I'm sorry I said that. You were the real survivor. I'm glad that you're O.K."
"Thanks. And thanks for trying to help."
"No problem."
"It's just too bad that it was all for nothing." Beka sighed.
Harper frowned. "Yeah. If only it would have been real. Can you imagine all the babes my share would have bought me? Nothing draws women like wealth. Life is so not fair."
Beka had to laugh. "Yeah, Seamus. It's tragic. I'm so glad you're still you. I've got to go now. If I ever get my hands on another treasure map, smack me and burn it, all right."
Harper grinned again. "Sure boss. You can count on me to keep you sane."
"Oh, no. I think I'm still in trouble." She ran out before Harper could throw anything at her.