Kit took a pause and look at the two men. Just looking at the flicker of doubt on Harrys face she knew she had already convinced him but she wasnt quite sure she had managed to sway Steven.

Steven, with all the new information Im not sure anymore the Cray is the best choice, Harry started hesitantly, And I do know you dont want to give McCutcheon a chance because of a personal thing. But think about it if Clay goes and mucks up the mission, I am not gonna take the blame for that. Kit, I will support your choice for Shane McCutcheon. He was feeling like a weight had fallen off his shoulders. He wasnt too sure what going against Steven would do for his career, but at least his conscience would be clear.

Kit took a deep breath and said, Thank you Harry. She turned her head to Steven and although she had no interest in his personal affairs asked him outright,

Steven, if you have any personal information that relates to her abilities and makes her a bad choice for the mission you have to tell me now.

Steven closed his eyes. Anger started to take control of his body. He had sworn to destroy Shane McCutcheons piloting career, but so far he hadnt been able to get her thrown out of the Service. Now he had to make up something fast to discard her. He took a deep breath and said off the top of his head,

McCutcheon is a hothead and a show off. Shell royally ***** this up. Mark my words. Kit raised her eyebrows skeptically.

I have seen absolutely no evidence of this Are you a mind reader now, Steven? she asked mockingly. Stevens face reddened even more at this. He balled his fists in anger and slammed them on the table.

Shane McCutcheon assaulted my wife three months ago. I filed a restraining order but Cherie didnt want to press charges against her. She was afraid of the bad publicity it might provoke.

Harry looked at Steven in disbelief and turned his head to Kit who was smiling a little smugly. She had heard something about Cherie Jaffe in the rumor mill, but this wasnt it.