While Pi led the way with the communicator in one hand and John’s toolbox in the other, the threesome headed up the grade and back to where the others waited.
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As Pi took them to the leader, John realized that he really didn’t know anything at all about these people other than the fact they were stranded and the baby needed help fast. Where they were from, why they were here, how their craft was damaged and even the name of their species were still mysteries.

Pi took the initiative for the introductions. Standing sideways between the leader and Gert, he pointed to Gert and whistled, “Mother, this is the multi-species doctor, Gertrude Beck.”

The leader responded, “I am the Mother. I am responsible for all of these people and the equipment.”

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