neat. I'm glad they let Scraps ride with us. Scraps will love the moon. Will things be much different on the moon? It'll be terrific - a whole new world, new kids to play with... So no more headlines about the rape trial? How many kids get a chance to live on another planet? No kids yelling, "Your old man's a psychopathic sex pervert"? So I made a mistake. Anyway, she was asking for it. They're all asking for it all the time! Dad never slaps me around at home. It must be his coffee. No. I've been serving Dad decaf. Maybe he's just an asshole. You know, dear? This reminds me of the first train trip we ever took - out to your mother's house, remember? How could I forget? You were so nervous about meeting my mama. And I declare, you were pacing the aisle all the way from St Louis to Sioux Falls. And remember when we hopped in the family car and drove all the way to Woodstock? That was a time. And you got that bad acid and didn't come down for two weeks. You kept telling everyone that you were Jesus Christ, and then you jumped off a roof 'cause you thought you could fly. - What a bummer. - No shit. You look a little green. Are you all right, young man? You know, some people get airsick, but I never do. I must have an iron constitution. - I'm all right. - Good. I guess what's really bothering me is my whole life. I really can't figure where Elaine and I went wrong. You know what it's like when two people share the same space. Something happens. Your vibes go out of synch. I thought we shared a very special kind of love. I'm not sure I know what love is any more. I guess it all started at the trial. They had to cover up for the crash, so they made me the scapegoat. I had no one to turn to. I'm sure you've had the same experience yourself. I couldn't believe what was happening to me. I think it's important we establish a few facts so these people can make a fair decision. First, were you not the chief test pilot for the lunar shuttle XR-2300? Yes. On the fifth of October this year, that shuttle crash-landed. Were you not the pilot on that flight? Yes, but I wasn't... And, Mr Striker, is it not true that that crash was a direct result of your incompetence? No! The problem was with that ship, not with me. The wiring was shorting out under high temperatures. That thing was a flying deathtrap. The fact is, gentlemen, nothing serious was wrong with that ship. Ted Striker folded up on the approach. That's a lie! Order! Order! On March 5, 1980, flight 209 into Chicago lost its crew in midair. And on that fateful night, Ted Striker saved that plane. I'd like to call one of the passengers from that flight, if it pleases the court. Do you swear on the Constitution to tell the whole truth, and nothing but? I do. Would you describe, in your own words, what happened that night? Mr. Striker performed exceptionally The passengers were very concerned The pilots were incapacitated So Mr. Striker took control And landed that plane safely Golly! I know I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for Mr Striker. I find it difficult even now to think about that night over Chicago. Please try, Mrs Hammen. It's very important. Well... we lost the crew... and... the food poisoning made us all very ill. I lost control. We all did. And then... the bad weather... And the lightning... I've got to get out of here! Calm down! Get a hold of yourself! Stewardess, please, let me handle this. I've got to get out! Calm down. Now get back to your seat. Calm down! Get a hold of yourself! Doctor, you're wanted on the phone. Everything's going to be all right. Now just calm down. I've got to get out of here! This is very important! Let the court handle this! Will you please control yourself? Bailiff, Valium. I flew with Striker during the war. I'll never forget the night we bombed Macho Grande. Striker was a squadron leader. He ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Зависть богов на английском - текст Дитя человеческое на английском - текст Авалон на английском - текст Лунная радуга на английском - текст Хоттабыч на английском |