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Re: Playing with Fire [message #524 is a reply to message #523] Mon, 23 July 2012 21:26 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Dianne lowered her field glasses and turned to Jeff. "So, what do you think?"

"Interesting, so far." Jeff kept his eyes on the action. "I can see the logic behind containing the fire before really tackling it.... wait, why is the Fire Tender heading out of the Danger Zone?"

Lifting her binoculars, Dianne surveyed the scene. "I don't know. Perhaps Alan does?"

"Good idea." Jeff lowered his glasses and tapped his earpiece. "Thunderbird Five from Commander."

"Thunderbird Five here, Dad." Alan's voice sounded in Jeff's ear. "I was just about to contact you."

One silvered eyebrow went up as Jeff replied, "Oh, you were, were you? What about?"

"That storm has picked up speed; it'll hit Neverland sooner than expected. I figured you and Mom should probably high-tail it out of there before it hits."

"Hmm," Jeff grumbled. "You're right; we should." He paused, then asked, "Alan, we noticed that the Fire Tender has headed back to Mobile Control. Do you know why?"

"Ah, yes," Alan replied. "The report I have is that John twisted his ankle a bit. He says it's not serious, but Callie figures he should get it checked out."

"I see. Good call on her part." Jeff lifted the binoculars to his eyes again. "The smoke has shifted direction a bit. Due to the storm, I figure."

"Storm?" Dianne asked, giving Jeff a sharp look. "What storm?"

"Yes, the wind direction is changing. You two had better head out," Alan counseled.

"F-A-B. We're out of here. Commander out." Jeff tapped the earpiece and put the binoculars in its case.

"Again I ask: what storm?" Dianne scowled as Jeff stood, offering her a hand up.

"There's one heading this way and we need to be clear before it hits." He hauled her to her feet and started for the path back to the beach.

"Didn't you check the weather before we left?" Dianne demanded, working to put her field glasses away while walking.

"Yes, I did, but this one is moving faster than the weather people predicted." Jeff shook his head. "Good thing Thunderbird Five's got the better sensors." He glanced back and offered her his hand. "C'mon. The way down can be treacherous, especially if we get caught in the rain."

"Now you tell me," Dianne groused. But she took his hand anyway.


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