I need to do something

Even though Rome and Rei had neutralized Dan Steele, the second of the would-be assassins, it was of little consolation. Rome had discovered that the Vuduri woman helping the two rogue Darwin members was Sussen. What is worse, Sussen learned that Rome and Rei had sent Aason to Earth along with Rome's parents, for his own safety. Now they knew it was the worst possible place. They set out to rescue their boy without quite knowing where he was:

     No parent should ever have to bury a child. The emotions invoked by even contemplating such an action are overwhelming, suffocating. Poor Rome who had only openly acknowledged even having emotions five years ago was beside herself with worry. Although Aason had been kidnapped once before by the Darwin Project members, this time was different. The last time it happened she was able to contact her little boy and she knew he was safe. This time she did not. Rome simply did not know how to handle what she was feeling as MINIMCOM hurtled through null-space at nearly 20,000 times the speed of light.
     Rei and Bonnie sat at the little table within the dining area in the forward portion ahead of the cargo section. Thoughtfully, MINIMCOM had synthesized a new electrostatic shirt for Rei. The previous one had two bullet holes, a knife gash and blood all over it. Currently, ‘Doctor’ MINIMCOM was applying an elastic bandage over the bridge of Rei’s broken nose. After gently stroking each end of the bandage to make sure it was secure, the livetar stepped back.
     “Normally, it would take several weeks to heal but I was able to awaken a few constructor units that were still floating around in your system,” MINIMCOM said. “Your cartilage has been rebuilt but it will take a day or two for your nose to set. Try to avoid bumping it until then.”
     Rei nodded but didn’t answer. He was watching Rome who was pacing frantically from the dining area into the corridor and back again. So preoccupied with her son and the what-ifs, she was not even paying attention to Rei’s injuries or MINIMCOM’s ministrations.
     Rei stood up. “Thanks, MINIMCOM,” he said and patted the livetar on the shoulder. He waited until Rome reentered the room then intercepted her and put his arms around her so she couldn’t budge.
     “Look, Romey,” he said, tilting her grimaced face up toward him. “I’m worried too. MINIMCOM is going as fast as he can. We’ll be there soon enough.” In the background, the subtle but constant shushing sound of the null-fold drive was noticeable and served to underscore Rei’s statement.
     “We will be arriving at Earth in less than four hours,” MINIMCOM added, trying to be helpful.
     “Thanks for that information,” Rei said. “Rome, you have to get frosty. Our son’s life is at stake. We have to think this through rationally. There’ll be time enough to worry later.”
     Rome inhaled deeply, her breath catching as she did. “You’re right,” she said. “But I feel so helpless right now. I want to do something. I need to do something.”
     Rei snapped his fingers. He looked over at Bonnie who had kept mostly quiet up until now. “Bonnie, why don’t you see if Steele has come to. Maybe we can get something out of him.” Bonnie nodded and stood up from her chair.

With Rome's mind-reading ability, they should probably be able to get something useful out of him, don't you think?