So this is maybe not a cheerful story.
“There a problem, sir?” Joe-Bob. “We’re stopping.”
“No, we’re not, Sgt,” Tobias said without batting an eye as the bus came to a complete stop. “We’re not stopping at all.”
The two soldiers and the civilian contractor got it right away, but Dr. Peters looked around in confusion. “No, Commander, I’m sure the bus is no longer moving.”
Tobias shook his head. “No, ma’am. We haven’t stopped,” he repeated. “And if anybody ever asks, that’s what you’ll tell them. We just drove straight on through.”
Jillian thought about it, opened her mouth, and thought some more. “Who’s left to be doing the asking?” she finally said.