Chapter 1: A Dream Turned Sour

In 1969, millions tuned in to witness the monumental Apollo 11 mission, marking humanity's first steps on the moon. During this historic event, astronauts collected various lunar rocks and minerals, along with a meteorite that hinted at the possibility of life on Mars. These precious samples were securely stored at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, where they were intended for scientific research—until a shocking incident in 2002.

Thad Roberts, a gifted theoretical physicist, found himself in NASA’s co-op program in the spring of 2002. This opportunity was a dream realized for Thad, who had always yearned to explore the moon. However, his wife remained in Utah, and their controversial relationship—marked by premarital intimacy and a confession to their Mormon church—strained their bond. Thad's limited time at NASA meant that even if Kaydee joined him, their interactions would be scarce.

As fate would have it, Thad's attention shifted to a fellow intern, Tiffany Fowler. Their secret affair quickly became the talk of their peers, with Thad sharing his fanciful dream of making love on the moon.

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Section 1.1: The Scheme Unfolds

Thad and Tiffany became inseparable, making the most of their time together. Their dynamic caught the eye of another intern, Shae Saur, leading to speculation about a deeper relationship among the three.

One day, Thad noticed Dr. Everett Gibson examining the moon rocks in a secure area, which sparked an audacious plan in his mind. He proposed that they should be working with the rocks instead of keeping them locked away. Thad believed they could easily access the lab and seize the valuable minerals, with plans to sell them later.

On the night they executed their plan, they were surprised by how simple it was. Using their identification badges, they navigated through the building, circumventing security cameras by looping the footage to appear normal.

However, accessing the vault where the rocks were stored proved challenging, particularly with the hefty 600-pound safe. Undeterred, Thad and Tiffany were eager to fulfill their daring aspirations, imagining the profits from selling the minerals.

Loading the safe into Thad's Jeep was no small feat. Despite the vehicle sagging under the weight, the security guards at the gate remained oblivious to the heist.

But NASA's scientists would soon take notice.

Subsection 1.1.1: The Aftermath of the Heist

Upon returning home, Thad placed the moon rocks beneath a blanket and attempted to seduce Tiffany. Although it has been rumored that Shae was also present, these claims have been denied. In an intimate moment, Thad proclaimed that they were the first people to "have sex on the moon," so to speak.

Unfortunately for them, the stolen rocks were contaminated right after the heist, rendering them worthless to the scientific community. Their value plummeted even further due to the physical activities that occurred on them. Thad later expressed that he was unaware of the rocks' significance and thought they were merely "trash."

NASA reported the theft just two days after it occurred, prompting authorities to launch an investigation as the thieves sought to dispose of the stolen goods.

Chapter 2: The Stolen Moon Rocks

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As the investigation progressed, Thad reached out to his friend, Gordon McWhorter, to help sell the stolen items. Gordon connected with Belgian mineral dealer Axel Emmermann, who Thad had disguised himself as "Orb Robinson." Negotiations began, raising suspicions in Axel.

Believing the offer to be too good to be true—$1,000 to $5,000 per gram for the moon rocks—Axel decided to report the situation to the FBI. The authorities agreed to assist Axel in a sting operation to uncover the identities of those attempting to offload the stolen treasures.