Chapter 504

As they were walking out to the Gulfstream at 8:15AM, to preflight the aircraft, Payne found an Air Force Major looking it over.

"It's not for sale Major."

"I've never seen one in pink before ma'am. I fly these out of DC for the bigwigs, when they go on their junkets to see the troops."

"Would you like to go inside and take a peek?"

"I'm always interested in seeing how the other half lives."

"Enjoy yourself major, I am Payne Schneider. My husband, Dycke, owns Schneider industries."

"Okay, one of the 30 wealthiest people in the world, and he has you working?"

"Not really, this is my toy. I enjoy flying as much as I enjoy breathing. He lets me fly whenever the spirit moves me. I'm here to pick up some friends and bring them home to South Carolina."

"It's nice work if you can get it."

"Looking for a different line of work Major? We are always looking for experienced pilots."

"I have nine months before my enlistment is up. They