Nesbit held a serving spoon out to Mase. "It's self-service tonight, man."

Mase took the spoon without comment and heaped his plate high. At least I hadn't ruined his appetite.

Captain Glenn and the doctor came inside then. "I don't think he's in there, James," the captain said.

Doctor Daryl OCD-proofed the room before settling himself in his seat. "It's been almost forty-eight hours since anyone last saw him. Do you know if he had any food or water in his ...