Space Case

“Video Logs”

This chapter is preceded by a short excerpt about the required video logs that directs the lunar residents to be positive and creative.

“Lunar Day 188, Afternoon”

Kira and Dash continue their rushed conversation concerning the possibilities surrounding Dr. Holtz’s death. They keep an eye out for Nina, who is going to arrive to her quarters to talk to Dash at any moment. Dash worries that Kira will be disillusioned with the moon base if she realizes how much has gone wrong, but Kira is determined to help with the investigation.

Nina arrives just before Kira leaves, and Dash lies, saying he was talking to Violet. Nina, who seems suspicious of Dash and was especially excited for fresh eggs, tells him he is “grounded until [she] say[s] otherwise” (130). Dash is very upset, protesting that it was Patton Sjoberg’s fault that the eggs were damaged. Nina directs Dash to spend his time writing a new video log and posting it, without any mention of the investigation of Dr. Holtz’s death.

When Dash returns to his family’s residence, Dash begins using the ComLink to look up information about Nina. Dash finds many messages from friends at home, including from his friend Riley, but he ignores them for now.