His name was Ray Watkins, and he was a helluva nice guy and smart as they come. He got his Double "E" degree through the NESEP Program. Ray had just asked me the question that was sure to come up sooner or later in any Ready Room in the Fleet. I knew Ray was a mathematician as well and mused a bit before answering. "Ray," I said, "I know the mathematical odds are that there has to be some form of life out there in the galaxies. I just don't believe they reside in this solar system." Ray had a twinkle in his eye and said, "I think you're wrong."
展开▼
