Original sci‑fi short story (HFY). A human tech and an alien mechanic race a storm to repair a sabotaged evac shuttle. With no spare coupler, they improvise one from a coffee‑pot coil, retune the drive with harmonic resonance, expose the saboteur—and launch the evac anyway.br br Characters: Jace (human tech) and Kessa (alien mechanic) in “Bay Three,” fighting policy delays, a failing drive, and the clock. Respectful, PG‑13, cinematic narration with sound design.