 What would have happened if Brian didn’t escape with Crystal?
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.] But, if they could not realize that the company's regime served the best interests of the planet, they would just have to suffer the consequences of their own ignorance. This walk was part of a regular routine of physical exercise that kept his body hard and resilient in spite of long hours spent in the laboratory. He was making that walk in precisely seven minutes, four and four-fifths seconds. He swore some more and grabbed a towel, wrapping it inadequately around him; it didn't quite meet astern. Pete Brent's joking words flashed back to him. "Wherethehell's who?" "Quit stallin', bud.
 The police would have thought Brian was working with the rebels.
 Brian would have given Pete extra work to punish him for the prank.  Brian would have turned in Crystal and the rebels.  The police would have thought Brian was working with the rebels.  Brian would have continued his vitamin research.