Chapter 249

“I just happen to have Gavin with me,” grinned Captain Mercer. “When I called him in this morning he insisted it was a set up and that you had asked him to help you pull it off. I wanted to believe him, but I really needed it verified before I could accept his story. Send Petty Officer Gavin over here,” directed Captain Mercer to a man behind him.

As soon as Gwen saw Gavin, she rushed over to him and gave him a warm hug. “I’m so sorry I got you into trouble, Arnold. I’m trying to convince Captain Mercer to let it go. I told him that I had asked you to let your hand slide down a few times. Forgive me?”

Gavin was beaming from ear to ear as Gwen continued to hold him in her embrace.

“I think you’ve managed to set the record straight. Ms. Anderson. As long it was part of the show, there will be no repercussions, except for how his crew mates will treat him from now on. I suspect more than a few of them will be quite envious,” predicted Captain Mercer.

“I want to