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sary tools and parts.
Ripley barely had a chance to return to Yuko's apartment when Yuko's console began
beeping for attention.
"Hello?", Yuko Hamano answered as Yuko Hamano pressed the 'answer' stud.
The Dockside manager. Ah, a big freighter was in and they needed Yuko's help
unloading.
"Hello Ripley... Ummm.. I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you", he
said.
"Go on."
"I've been instructed that you are no longer working for us. I'm so sorry.
It wasn't my choice, believe me. You're a good worker, you don't deserve..."
"WHO instructed you?"
"Some Company hotshot called Bill."
"Bill?"
"You know him?
"I thought I did... Look... don't worry, I know it wasn't your fault. I know
they went over your head."
"Ripley... you deserve better than this."
"Don't we all? I hope we cross paths again, you're good to work for. All the
best for you and your family, Stephen."
"Wheres Bills card? I'm gonna blister the bastards ears..", Yuko Hamano began.
Again, the console beeped for attention.
"Ellen Ripley?", a security officer asked.
"Yes?"
"It's come to our notice that you are no longer employed on this station,
and neither is your presence on this stati
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