The Ghost Pattern

…41

Alex stormed out of the DigiWorld building followed closely by Blake and Lou. They had gathered all possible imagery about the plane’s location, and she felt the exhilaration that only hope can give. Hope that she’d been right, that they’d make it in time to save all those people. Hope that they’d found the right plane.

She stopped abruptly and asked, “Blake, does your plane fly that far?”

“Yes, it does. It will take us about fifteen hours to get there, including refueling stops.”

“All right, let’s get ready. Wheels up in two hours.”

“I need to make a quick detour,” Lou said. “Boss, can you please pack me an overnight bag? I’ll meet you on the tarmac.”

“Where are you going?” Alex asked.

“Shopping.”