Homesick

In this final episode the author shares insights concerning the work and what some of the readers have said.  This episode also contains the drawing for the manuscript raffle and the author's  interview on Podioracket.com

Scott Anderson rejoins the crew for a much deserved selebration, but with bitter-sweet overtones. Following the conclusion of the story, we see a preview of Sally and Ian's next adventure.

With great care and great effort, Sally, Rachel, and Ian must work together to implement Rachel's plan to break Scott's conditioning. It is a gamble of life and death and if they fail, they will not get another chance.

Vladimir experiences a fitting and creative punishment at the hands of his captain. Meanwhile, what seemed like a small detail to Sally and Rachel previously turns out to provide a vital clue to Scott's ultimate treatment.

The shadow of Vlad's act of genocide drops a dark cloud over the ship which neither Sally nor Ian can easily get past on their own. While preparing to put this event behind them, they also must face some unexpected reactions from many Earth governments.

As the hours count down for their departure from New Ontario, Vladimir spends some quality time with his daughter, but even she is not to know the details of his plans. But when the final hour strikes, all hell breaks loose as Jackie's prophesy is revealed.

Vladimir continues to plan unknown mischief, but now the stakes are higher. On a visit home, Sally sees that Jackie has painted an amazingly detailed image of the Kelthy and New Ontario. But does this image predict the future? If so, disaster may waiting.

The departure of the Masters leaves the crew exhausted and facing personal demons that had previously been kept at bay. To make matters more interesting, Poole's new treatment plan for Scott turns out to be a shocking surprise for Sally.

Ian's discussion with Obiiilion grows heated when he discovers the nature of her interest in Scott. At the same time Sally and Daaarrrm face off in a deadly duel. Earth's first contact with New Ontario is concluded with an armed conflict.

On this first contact with an alien culture, Sally, Vlad, and Ian find themselves face to face with unwelcome guests. Every word and every gesture is a veiled threat and gradually the Masters' plans become revealed. On top of this, Vlad may have yet more tricks up his sleeve.

While preparing for the arrival of the Masters, Sally makes a startling request of Ian. And, while on their way up, Mistress Obiiiliion, a colleague of Daaarrrm's faces particular difficulty in reaching orbit. 4702 must defend her honor from a snickering Vlad.

Dr. Pool explanes to the crew just how dangerous the abuse of VR technology can be and theorizes how the Masters may be using it. Later, Ian and Sally visit their families in preparation for the comming conflict with surprising results in one case.

The crew of the Kelthy get their first look at one of the Masters, and they appear to be eager to negotiate with Earth, but to no good end. Meanwhile, the mysterious Dr. Poole also makes an appearence with difficult news concerning Scott's condition

Vlad's attempt to reprogram Scott's VR chip as a tranlator prove successful, but the conversation that results is far more disturbing than useful. Also, Sally's attempts to gain medical assistance from Earth are met with further resistance. When another voice is heard on the com system, however, it is not an expected one.

As Sally completes her initial treatment of Anderson she is informed by Ian that they are not allowed to leave the planet as planned. Apparently they have a new adversary on Earth who is taking a personal interest in the mission. Meanwhile, Vlad continues his hidden personal agenda. But things get worse when Anderson wakes up!

A fatal flaw is discovered in Vlad's plan. Sally and Ian are still alive! While he works to reverse his attempts at sabotage Sally and Ian discuss their suspicions. On returning to the ship, however, they are far too preoccupied with Anderson to think about much else.

In this episode, Vlad's skills at hacking finally appear to pay off while Sally and Ian finally meet their missing comrade Scott. They also have a face to face encounter with their new enemies.

Sally and Ian discover that Scott is still alive, but rescuing him could prove to be dangerous. The trail they followed has led them to a Nazi-style concentration camp with a terrifying difference.

Ian and Sally continue their search for Anderson on the surface of New Ontario while Vladamir Coronov procedes with his clandestine plans to take over the ship. Meanwhile, we get our first look at what it means to be a Master.

Sally and Ian take their first hike on New Ontario, now finding the remains of humanoid creatures, one of which is not quite dead. Meanwhile, Vlad puts a case to his superiors in Moscow

Sally and Ian venture to the surface of New Ontario in search of Anderson and Ian's unconventional flight plan is put to the ultimate test.

With plans for the rescue in the works, Sally and Ian discuss how they will retrieve their lost comrade safely. But Vlad has a trick up his sleeve (literally) that might just turn the tide.

In this first installment, we learn that the mission to New Ontario is in jeopardy. The American astronaut is missing with no clues as to why. Sally and Ian must work with their only other crew member, Vladimir Coronov to plan a rescue. Their chances do not look good