On Io's icy surface, under the glare of Jupiter, Kerrison works on freeing up a sample tube. the research must go on.

His hefty armored suit makes him pretty comfortable, even if his job as a technician holds a pretty low status.

And when he starts hearing sounds that might just be voices, well, he could find himself heading down the status ladder.

A science fiction adventure short story with a heart, from the author of "Designated Driver".