daniel sat next to a recessed handle embedded in the cockpit seat when i returned from taking in the forward line . . '' open that locker beside you . grab a life jacket for yourself and one for your grandma , '' i told him . '' throw another out there for me . '' elsie 's voice sounded from inside as i clambered back down in the cockpit

'' the last thing i want is to see a rematch . got that ? '' she shuddered . '' trust me , i 'm not eager for one , either . okay , you can start yelling again now . '' there was another long silence . '' you 're not yelling , '' she pointed out . '' do n't get me wrong , i feel like yelling

'' yes it is , '' jason 's mom said as she closed the car door on the other side . jason raced around the car and gave her a hug . she gently touched his sling . '' you have some explaining to do -- both of you . '' she looked toward me and then back to jason

i need to draw as little attention as possible . i do n't think i will be recognized but if i am , we will be lost . '' nevin nodded agreement just as he was approached by a sandy haired youth , who stopped a few paces away apparently trying to figure out to address him . wearing clothes that suggested he was a page or possibly a military cadet , he looked nervously at them but kept returning his gaze to
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