Steven sat back a bit surprised by the question and answered cautiously, No, but I doubt it would change my point of view.

Kit wasnt surprised at all. Well. if you had taken the time to read her recordyou would have learnt that Shane McCutcheon has succeeded in the last mission of the simulator at least 5 times Her record in flight combat has been one of the highest in the past two years. Rather close to the one of my sister Bette Porter who I might remind you has the best record in flight combat You would have also learnt that her I.Q. is one of the highest in the country. Kit took a sip of her glass of water and continued with more passion in the voice, I guess you didnt read Anthon Crays record either

Steven shook his head. He hadnt bothered to read any of the records really. Although McCutcheon had gotten the best scores, hed dismissed her instantly. Anthon Cray had been the next best choice not in small part due to the fact that he was the son of Vincent Cray, president of one of the largest oil companies on earth.

With a small smile Kit continued, Im going to tell you this Anthon Cray lost his wife and children in a car accident three months ago Since then he hasnt been the same. This is not official but he has started to drink a little too much and has gotten himself into some trouble for the last two months. Hes had three citations for drinking and driving. Personally I dont understand how he even made it to the final round of the selection process. Kit didnt say it out loud but she knew exactly how he had made it to the final round. His last name had in fact been instrumental. Nonetheless she continued in a professional manner.

I realize he has put all his energy in his work but when the day is over hes going back to drink SO do you really think THIS is the best pilot for that mission? Do you think he will be able to perform under strenuous and life threatening conditions? I dont think so even if he is a very experienced pilot. I dont think hes stable enough to take that risk.