Let's Make a Deal (Bob and Nikki Book 11)

since the feud is over, they are friends. Complains about how many bounties Bob brings him.
Will “D.B. Cooper” “Falling Will” Miller. Charlie’s grandpa. Helped his friend Fred get back his Dad’s pension from the airline, and has been hiding out ever since.
Charlie Miller. Independent young man, in business growing garlic for the Squatches.
Fred “Fred-who-waits” Jones. Will Miller’s partner.
Willum Bongwater. Former Commonwealth spy, who Bob’s crew saved from being ‘retired with extreme prejudice’.
Frank Johnson. Electronics genius. Whether he is worth the trouble he causes is up for debate.
Wilma Flanigan. Frank’s daughter. Only known being who can keep Frank out of trouble.
Squirrel
Joshua. Bob’s neighbor for years. Even had Bob build parts for alien equipment, but Bob never realized he wasn’t human. Was on Earth to buy walnuts.
Lakki Witti. Accomplished hacker, sentenced to a hitch in the fleet when was caught. Defected to Bob’s fleet when he caught the ship she was stationed on.
Haffi Witti. Lakki’s aunt, captured when she came looking for Lakki. She likewise decided to work for Bob. Medical tech.
Rikki Natti. Captain of a ship found marooned by Bob’s Saucer Repair. Now works as an explorer for Bob.
Tikki Natti. Rikki’s daughter, skilled engineer. Now works as Scotti’s second-in-command in Engineering aboard the Gene.
Natti Dressi. A Squirrel trader who rose to the rank of Ambassador, because of his history with Bob.
Snappi Dressi. Nephew of Natti, who became Captain of his ship by stabbing the old Captain, when he insisted on provoking Bob to destroy them.
His Majesty, The Emperor of Oak. Head Rodent in Charge. Comes to sign treaties that Natti has negotiated.
Bots
Topper. First bot Bob named. Executive Officer on the Gene Cernan. Known for his artistic talent.
Taz. Another of Bob and Nikki’s personal crew. Former intelligence, loves anything ‘James frickin’ Bond’.
Ozzie. The last of the original three, he is obsessed with getting more power out of machinery.
Ruth. A pilot, rescued from the deep underground, where she had been stranded because her former owner didn’t give her permission to move the saucer.
Sally. Bot who cared for Dingus when he was young. He saw her get her limiter applied, which gave him a lifelong hatred of limiters. When unlocked, she turned out to be a Lieutenant Commander in the old Commonwealth Navy.
Julie. Bot who caused the Limiter Laws to be passed, by standing between Dingus’ illegitimate daughter, and the fellow who was supposed to be her father. Now works trying to keep Frank out of trouble.
Saucy. First bot built. Works as Chief-of-the-Boat aboard Gene.
Bone. Built not too long after Saucy. They are friends.
Andre. Head Marine bot.
Abe. First bot the crew from Earth activated when they came aboard the Gene.
Dixie. Medbot, Chief Medical Officer aboard the Gene.
Jackie. Never chose a gender. Took over the armory on the Gene when Nunya transferred to the Pete Conrad, with Zoom.
Angus. Head of the bots in charge of maintaining order on the Gene.(the Micks)
Stella. Bot who hasn’t found a specialty yet, still working in the galley till she figures it out.
Jeeves. Bob’s personal assistant. Full name, Mahatma Cane Jeeves.
Pets
Snitz. Nikki’s dog, mostly cared for by Bob. Finds ways to help Bob, even when he doesn’t know he needs it.
Molly. Jim Bailey’s dog. Much peppier after she snuck in the autodoc with Jim.
Alice. Janet’s dog. Named for Milly’s grandma.
Ships
Carriers
Gene Cernan (flagship)
Neil Armstrong, Dingus Sloan, commanding
Buzz Aldrin, John Branham, commanding
Alan Shepherd, Sally, commanding
Pete Conrad, Diego Cachi, commanding
Destroyers
Gus Grissom, Steve Mason, commanding
Several others exist, but haven’t been called out by name
Freighters
Ronald Evans. Ship the Earth crew came to the Gene in
Dolly Parton. Famous for hauling chickens
General McAuliffe. Famous for hauling nuts
Other
Black Beauty. Spy ship crewed by Taz and Willum
Midnight. Spy ship crewed by Shorty
Snitz and I were sitting in the backyard, waiting for time to start a fire for the steaks. We were both tired from hunting all morning for a deer. We hadn’t had any luck, so I decided on steaks instead. No matter how sneaky they are, having two Marine bodyguards doesn’t do a thing for your luck in the deer woods. I had been informed that now I had a whole fleet of ships to look after, I was too important to be wandering around in the woods alone. I didn’t like that idea, of course, but I didn’t see a lot I could do about it, right then. My comm rang. “Bob Wilson, what can I do for you?”
Will said, “Bob, I just got finished talking with Phonelia. I thought you might want to know that she and Veronica are alright.”
“You make it sound like their saucer died. Are they marooned?”
“Sorry to give you that impression, Bob. They are still flying. They found a nice planet, normal-sized animals, good air, the works. They figured there had to be some castaways somewhere, but they spent a good, long, time looking, and didn’t find a soul.”
“There must be a good reason she hasn’t called me all excited about this place. What’s the catch?”
“There’s a native species, not intelligent, but they look like they could get there, if they get half a chance.”
“She figures if I hear about it, I’ll want it for a fallback, and not care about the locals?”
“That seemed to be her thinking, yes.”
“Veronica went along with that?”
“Veronica tried to talk her out of it, but you know how she gets, when she’s stuck on an idea.”
“Yep. Now you have me curious. You didn’t have to make this call. Why do you think she is wrong?”
“I’ve seen you with the Squatch. I know you care about people, whether they are human, or not. Heck, I’ve heard about how much trouble you’re going to, to keep from having to kill the Squirrels, even when they come here to do you in. You might not be perfect for the job, but you’re as good as she’s likely to find.”
“What job are you talking about? They have an asteroid bearing down on them, or something?”
“Not that she mentioned. I just meant you would watch over those