Rock was a blur, pushing passed Abdul Ali and myself, he was across the staffroom in two strides, his right arm flying up smashing the Uzi into the side of Tailspins head. Tailspin crumpled like a pole-axed steer, the Major screamed..."What are you doing" ?. It was Abdul Ali who replied " he is doing his job Daughter, this dog must pay for his lustful intentions.." Rock levelled the Uzi, drawing a bead between Tailspins eyes, the Major jumped from the table and slapped Rock across the face with all her might. The impact did not seem to bother Rock but he WAS surprised, it was enough of a distraction for me to whip the 8" Python from my trousers and stick it in Rock's ear....." now everybody relax, if anyone is going to shoot Tailspin it'll be me" I said. Tailspin lifted his head and said " Thanks a lot" and slumped back down...Rock lowered the Uzi, loosening his grip it clattered to the floor, I kicked it under the table. I motioned for Rock to back up as the Major bent to look at Tailspin, as she mopped blood from his scalp she said " I spilled my coffee down my trousers, I asked Tailspin to help me out of them so we could put them in the Microwave to dry, he has been the perfect gentleman..". Abdul Ali shuffled his feet uncomfortably and said " eerrm, well, it looked like.....I mean anyone.....what I mean is..." The Major was not listening, fixing Rock with an icy stare she asked " what was that 'My beloved' comment "? It was Rocks turn to shuffle, like an awkward schoolboy he explained how he'd loved the Major since he first saw her but out of respect for her Father and Bangdahahd tradition he was going to wait until her 33rd Birthday to ask for her hand in marriage. The room rocked with the Majors laughter, " you old fool ! when I climb into the saddle it is on a stallion with a raven mane, not some grey haired donkey...you are the ' hired help ', with ideas above your station....." Rock glowed red with anger and embarrassment, Abdul Ali went deathly pale ( and that's not easy for a Middle-Eastern complexion !! ). Remembering her Fathers presence the Major suddenly said " I mean IF I was to ride....not that I have.....or would...or ever will..." There followed an awkward silence, broken by an audible ' DING', Tailspin raised his head and said " soup's ready" ! then collapsed back into semi-consciousness, everyone's attention was drawn to the elevator doors, opening at the end of the staffroom..... It was Gloria Wellstacked....wearing a bath towel and a very surprised expression. Gloria had worked the night shift alone, changing a prop shaft on the Yamato, her work done she had been down to the laundry to put her overalls in to wash. As she intended to take a shower, which is next to the laundry, she decided to put the rest of her clothes in the wash too. Assuming everyone would be at work she thought she could get to the staffroom and the clean clothes in her locker without anyone seeing her. Gloria stepped out of the elevator,I didn't mean to stare and I couldn't help noticing the Major was giving Gloria the once over too and the colour had certainly returned to Abdul Ali's cheeks. Taking advantage of this distraction, Rock dropped a knife from his sleeve, grabbing Gloria and using her as a shield he backed into the elevator, just as the doors began to close. Instinctively Gloria pressed the ' Doors Hold ' button, Rock thanked her and ordered all the weapons tossed into the elevator, this done he demanded Abdul Ali's briefcase saying " time I retired", with that the elevator doors closed and it began to descend.......