I'm in Marsport Without Hilda

During a routine three-day layover at Marsport, the narrator receives a troubling message from his wife, Hilda, indicating she'll be waiting for him on Earth, prompting him to arrange a meeting with Flora. However, the situation quickly escalates when he learns of a red emergency alert and the shocking news of Jack Hawk's death, linking it to a galactic drug threat that looms closer. The unexpected turn of events sets the stage for a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue.