:09:03
7 is a hot spot.
We lost four subs there the last year.
:09:06
All of 'em sunk by an Akikaze
off the Bungo Straits.
:09:10
His sub was the first. The Navy Board
feels he deserves another chance.
:09:14
That command was mine.
Don't they think I can handle her in 7?
:09:17
Of course not.
Your ability isn't being questioned.
:09:20
- Richardson's suggestion...
- Richardson's suggestion?
:09:23
He presented a very strong case.
:09:29
This whole thing
is suddenly very clear to me.
:09:33
- That all, sir?
- That's all.
:09:40
You won't mind if I keep this
out of mothballs, Captain?
:09:43
There are other boats besides the Nerka.
:09:48
Rich?
:09:50
Rich? Hey, be careful!
:09:52
- What's the matter?
- Like me to fix some lemonade?
:09:55
Sure, honey, you go ahead.
I'll be down by the time...
:10:03
- Better make enough for three.
- Three?
:10:06
- We have company arriving.
- I can't see anyone like this!
:10:10
I don't think this is a social visit.
:10:15
You'd better put some gin
in that lemonade.
:10:19
Looking for me?
:10:26
- Commander Richardson?
- That's right.
:10:28
I'm Bledsoe. Jim Bledsoe.
:10:30
A pleasure. Mind throwing me up
that insect spray, Jim?
:10:34
Excuse me, sir,
but I didn't come to spray insects.
:10:36
Well, it's the leaves you spray.
But it doesn't matter.
:10:42
- What's on your mind?
- A request, sir.
:10:45
I'd like you to ask for another Exec.
:10:47
Oh? Just like that, huh?
:10:49
My privilege, sir. Navy regulations.
:10:51
- I'd have to take it to the Board.
- You went to them before.
:10:54
That's just it. I got what I wanted.
Why should I change it?
:10:57
Maybe I can enlighten you.
The crew's accepted me as its captain.