nothing yet. wait a minute -- there's hal. and his date. he's signalling "okay." right where he's supposed to be. gabe! long time, son -- why don't you come meet some of the new guys -- hal, when you've been in this line as long as i have -- maggie -- what are you doing -- still a little breezy out, mag -- got 'em -- they're under the trees -- damn fool. why would anybody try that in the middle of a storm. maggie -- maggie, this is dumb -- jesus -- that's some flare. maggie -- come in, maggie, this is rescue one -- come in, maggie, over -- i copy, charlie niner -- what's your position -- over -- sit tight, charlie niner -- i'm right on top of you. what the fuck -- don't worry. i'm here to help. jailhouse load. first chamber's empty -- -- the rest aren't. forgive me, but things have been a little strange this morning.