After eliminating those too close to field retirement age and those who were too young, Waverly found himself left with only four names. Ryan Levy, Norman Medford, Hugh Reese, and Mark Slate. All of them had some field experience. Only Medford had had a partner before. He gave the four folders another glance before using his intercom.

"Miss Eklund, please send for Mister Solo."

Solo was there within five minutes. Seeing Waverly at the planning table instead of behind his desk stirred his curiosity.

"You wanted to see me, sir?"

"I did indeed, Mister Solo. Come in and be seated."