SPOILER in theory but I doubt in reality.

On my third runthrough I had Boone with me when I entered the Dead Money bunker.
I was on my way to Bitter Springs to finish his quest but walking and picking off legion
troops for the exp.

I hadn't planned on doing Dead Money then as the Bitter Springs quest was due.

However, I remembered just how difficult I found Dead Money and in i went like a fool.
A week later and four levels higher, out I come and back to Novac for Boone.

Unfortunately, he stands in the TRex and asks me :"Are we ready yet?" and my ONLY
possible reply is:"not yet" which, of course, it total rubbish.

Anyone know the work around for this. I have tried switching over comrades on/off but
it has no effect and I will NOT reload a ten day old save even if i had it.

I guess a console adjustment is necessary but a correcting mod would be nice.
(always an optimist)