A new member for the crew chapter (2)
"Here, take a seat," The captain said pointing to the chair by the desk.
"Thanks uncle Hank," Layla said taking a seat.
"Now what is it that you want to talk about?" He asked.
"Here," Layla stated, handing the captain a folder. "You may want to look at these."
"How did this happen?" He asked looking at the contents in the folder.
"Remember the car accident my mother and I were in?" She asked.
"Yeah," he replied. "What about it?"
"Well. I was a passenger in the car. I became a trauma patient and is still recovering. They released me from the hospital, but was too concerned to let me live alone. So, the left me live with you." Layla answered.
"I notice that you have a concussion and broken ribs," The Captain stated. "You're also in school?"
"Yes Uncle Hank," Layla answered. "I am."
"What are you planning on doing after school?" Hank asked Layla. "On the days I am here."
"Well," Layla answered. "I was kind of hoping I could join you."
"I don't know if I can let you."
"I do have experience on both rescue and engine," Layla pleaded.
"I'll let you under one condition," Captain Stanley agreed.
"Anything," Layla agreed.
"No working until all your homework is done," The captain stated, "And nothing climbing or anything strenuous until you recover."
"I promise," Layla stated as the alarm went off.