Aubade: Chapter 20

Very Messed Up

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“She’s Peter’s wife!” Jack gargled.

Vince lost some of the strength in his grip and Jack tore himself loose.

“All I want to know,” Jack said with a sudden calm voice, “is what the hell’s going on here. Why’s this…” he pointed at Sara with disgust “...this person on this ship and why does she seem to be involved in everything and with everyone here?” Jack sat down on a chair and waited.

Vince remained quiet for a little too long, and Sara stood as far away from them as possible.

“It’s possible Peter put Sara on this ship, as a way to rescue her.” Jack opened his mouth but Vince continued:

“Of course, this is only my own theory, but we both knew Peter and his ways. He was the only one crazy enough to fly into enemy territory on a delivery drone, and then somehow walk out. And still manage to get a place on the board and plan this whole mission. Yes, all of this is messed up. Very messed up. For all we know, Peter could be dead or several hundred years away, or just outside our locator. And their child, who knows, maybe he sent the girl on yet another ship? She wasn't on this ship. I checked.”