He goes straight to the control panel. “Ship, turn on communications and enter code Alpha, Three, Six, Nine, Two Beta.”
Diane would want an update. His heart sinks at the thought of having to speak to her.
He shudders as he hears her voice.
“About time Derek, I’d ask where your gone to, only the ship has a tracker. What a strange place they have brought you to! Any updates so far?”
Derek’s face turns crimson. “Nothing, so far. You’ll be the first to know. I’m really only checking in.”
“Fine! Report back when you know more. Over and out.”
The line went dead. Derek let out a big breath.
He thinks he hears someone.
“Somebody there?”
Maeve appears. Her eyebrows point inwards. “I was just checking up on the ship. I thought I heard talking.”
Derek turns to face her. “Ah, that was me, probably. A bit habit, talking to myself.”
They both laugh.
He continued, “Come on let’s go back to the house. Everything is fine here. You must be dying for something to eat.”
She smiled. “I sure am. But we have a few minutes.” She leaned down and kissed him.
He kissed her back. “Yes, we can wait a few mins. What’s the rush?”
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