“Sort offf…” the woman said. “He really didn’t talk about the boat until we had to board it. We didn’t even know about
“Look,” the guy said. “Can we get you two topside and figure out the social-political issues later?”
“Mind if I bring my crowbar?” Rob said. “Just in case?”
“You don’t get to use it on Chris,” Gwinn said.
“Not gonna,” Rob said. “I’m afraid he’s gonna want to use it on me.”
* * *
When they reached topside and the twosome were shielding their eyes from the light, Faith reached for her radio, then paused.
“How do I do this, exactly?”
“Better you than me,” Fontana said.
She switched frequencies and looked around. Sure enough the
“
“Talk to him, girlie,” Faith said, holding out the radio.
* * *
“The Assault Carrier
He spun the boat to the south and put the hammer down. Behind him the boats of Wolf Squadron formed themselves into a ragged line and followed. There were ships to clear.
Two miles to the north, the cruise ship rocked on a darkling sea silent as a tomb…
To Be Continued