"So it seems," Jaime answered as she examined the work with an artist's eye.� "I don't recognize the artist, but it's a beautiful piece.� I wonder how he got it?"� She obviously admired the work, and her admiration for Sam as its collector rose, too.
Chase nodded. "I did not realize that paint could be applied directly to the station's walls. I thought that sort of thing had to go through station maintenance."
"If they don't, he must've decided it was worth whatever trouble he'd�get into."
Chase studied his partner in crime as she spoke. He had to respect the fact that she had gotten herself involved with the Brotherhood. She was working hard, even though Richard was making things difficult. "Does your family have a history of being involved with the Brotherhood?"
Jaime's eyes did not leave the mural, but she seemed to be looking at something far in the distance.� "James is the only family I have.� Our parents were killed when the colony where we lived was attacked.� A 'misunderstanding' over who owned the planet."� Her voice dropped as she finished.� "We were six."
She took a breath and faced Chase.� "Granny raised us.� She wasn't a member of the Brotherhood, but she was a sympathizer.��Papa's death made her one.� James, he's the dedicated one.� I pretty much joined because he did."
"I can understand how your family became involved. We are lucky to have folks like you and James on our side."
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