If no one realized we could be years behind, they haven't been paying attention. It's also not uncommon, with certain types of ship.

You missed the part where the pirates said "we" are wanted. [ Whether "we" means Ward and Resnik, the Tranquility, or them because the pirates thought they were... well, pirates... wasn't clear, and honestly, it's nothing that's surprised Carolyn. But it is something people need to think about. ]

Flight crew will be helping with repairs.