![]() ![]() All eyes remained on Jack and his tiny sub. Overhead, & Sea Knight helicopter buzzed by. Off to the south, the Gibraltar filled the horizon. Whether you believe it or not, I'm happy in my current life.Īround the Fathom, the other search ships were spread in a wide circle. But I'm almost forty years old, not a child to be coddled. And whether you believe it or not, Jack, I'm glad to see you again. Before Jack could stop him, the admiral reached out and gave him a quick hug. Once done, Charlie gave Jack a thumbs-up and dove off the sub, joining the marine biologist in the water as Jack finalized his checklist. Then Charlie lowered the acrylic dome over Jack's head and screwed it into place. Jack reached out and clasped the large man's hand. The admiral gave him a tired smile, then left, closing the door behind him. I have a few last minute details to address, but help yourself to the sandwiches, Jack. Houston released him and headed toward the door. For the first time in a decade, he sensed the eyes of the world again looking in his direction. The gravity of the situation began to press on him. He ran down the predive safety checklist with Lisa, who was in the Fathom's pilothouse.Īlone, Jack sank into one of the seats. Once settled, he hooked up the Bio-Sensor monitors and attached his microphone. Dressed in his blue Norseman dry suit, he climbed into the cockpit of the Nautilus 2000, squeezing into the cramped seat. Three hours later Jack found himself back on the Deep Fathom, but not for long. You sure about this, monl That's a long way down. The water line climbed up the dome, swamping over Jack's head.Ĭharlie clambered over to Jack. He took on ballast and the Nautilus began to lower into the surf. ![]() He engaged the thrusters, the sub humming under him. We need a body we can bury with the usual pomp and ceremony. For order to be restored, we need concrete answers. Some say it's a conspiracy tied to JFK The admiral shook his head. Some are claiming terrorists-Arabs, Russian, Chinese, Serbian, or even the I.R.A. Before Nafe can be sworn in, we need to put the fate of President Bishop to rest. ![]() I see you at least keep abreast of current events out here, Houston teased lightly, but his voice quickly grew sober again. ![]()
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