Chapter 7 - The Warning
Finch called her into his office the next morning. No witnesses. Just the two of them.
He didn't shout. He didn't threaten openly. He just sat behind his desk, hands folded, and said: "You're digging where you don't belong, Cruz."
"I'm reviewing flight safety records, sir."
"You're harassing a grieving family. Manufacturing evidence. Ruining morale."
"I'm following the data, sir. And it leads to your son."
Finch stood. His voice dropped. "Cameron was 19 when he got his wings. Young. Impulsive. But he's all I have. His mother… she didn't survive the move. If his career is over… it will kill her memory."
"Better his career than someone's life, sir."
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"Walk away," Finch said. "I can make this easy. Promotion. Choice assignment. Retirement with honors. Or… I can make sure you never fly again."
Bethany stood. "I choose the truth, sir."
