Chapter 9
Gail and Axel went aft to see what could be done about fixing the water-cycling machinery. I helped Morrie adjust his spacesuit in silence.
Although I felt that he had not been sane when he attacked Gail, I couldn't forgive his actions. I don't suppose he felt forgiving toward me. I was sure he hated me for stopping him from taking Gail, even though he appeared to be remorseful over his actions.
Before I put the helmet over his head, he said, "I—I wasn't myself, Bill. I want you to realize that. And try to make Gail see it that way."
"She'll accept your apology later," I said, "but get one thing straight, Grover. If you ever make another pass at her, whether you're sane or not, I'll kill you in spite of hell and Doc Spartan."
He bit his lip. "Can't blame you for feeling that way. You do love her, don't you?"
"You're damn right," I said. "Even before we were married I loved her."
His helmet was fastened and he stepped into the locks. I closed the door, ready to use the walkie-talkie transmitter for any messages. Dr. Spartan reappeared. "Grover will need welding equipment to fix that motor," he said. "Did he take it with him?"
"No, sir," I said.
"Then get it and take it out to him," said Spartan, turning and going back to his cabin.