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From: Tikatu Sent: 7/7/2006 8:56 PM

Wednesday, July 18, 2068, 5:15 p.m., local time Kuala Lumpur, (9:15 p.m., Tracy Island)

"Thunderbird One, Thunderbird Five and base, from Thunderbird Two, preparing for departure from Kuala Lumpur. ETA, one hour, ten minutes." John's weary voice called into Alan's ear. It was one of the sweetest sounds he'd heard all day.

"Thunderbird Two, Thunderbird Five and base from Thunderbird One," Scott replied. "Stand down at 1715 hours, local time."

"Thunderbirds One, Two and Five, from base, F-A-B," Jeff said, sounding relieved.

"Thunderbirds One, Thunderbird Two and base from Thunderbird Five, F-A-B," Alan called. Then he turned back to Jeff and Brains, whose live feed pictures were making up two fourths of the screen on his computer. One quarter had Scott's picture; the mission commander was already airborne and had taken off both cap and visor, showing his disheveled and sweat-laden hair. The other quarter showed John, his Penelar shirt dark with sweat, in the cockpit of Two, a glaring Virgil seated behind and slightly to the left. To the left of Virgil was an arm, folded at the elbow, with a set of familiar fingers and a bit of short, dark red sleeve. Mom, making sure that Virgil doesn't try anything, Alan thought with a grin.

"Indy," Jeff called, bringing his son's attention full focus on the two people at base. "You have the times and coordinates for where you regained contact with Thunderbirds One and Two?"

"Yes, sir," Alan said confidently. "I've already downloaded them to Einstein. I think that between the two of us, we'll be able to map out the extent of that jamming field."

"I, uh, wish we had come up with a way to penetrate it," Brains said, pushing his glasses back. "That would have been most useful."

"From the readings I got, it was a modulating frequency, constantly and randomly changing," Alan replied, shaking his head. "It'd be difficult to punch through." He shrugged. "At least they were able to stay in contact with each other. And we'll have some coordinates for the local air controllers. They should be able to get planes to avoid the area to an extent."

"Good work, Indy, Einstein," Jeff said, a smile on his face. "Get something to eat, Indy, and prepare yourself for the briefing. I know that you were pretty frustrated with this whole rescue, but you'll want to hear what went on."

"F-A-B, Boss," Alan said. "I'll be ready."

"Good. Now to wait until they all get home." Jeff ran a hand through his hair, then leaned back in his chair. "Somehow, I think this will be the hardest wait of all."




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