NEXT- PATH 2- FLIP

Jenny went through some of her theories with Alan and Church. Ryan,
not understanding any of it, went to the galley to get a sandwich. Pinky
went to her cabin for a shower. Jenny’s research centred on the bull and
tiger shark in conjunction with the Shark-watch team of researchers
who also studied bull and tiger sharks, both of which were now
declared extinct. All the Shark-watch vessels were sunk several years
earlier. The leader of the conservation group, Leonard Hink, was
mysteriously murdered in a drive-by-shooting on the mainland.
However, he had shared his research with Jenny. Leonard had received
information about possible Bull sharks sightings in the Mississippi river
in recent years. Although previous marine experts denounced them as
hoaxes, Jenny convinced Alan otherwise. They were now going to
search for the elusive creature. It was Alan Dogmire’s plan to join the
Mississippi at the Gulf of Mexico. They were now heading to the
location a Bull Shark was reported seen six months earlier.
Jenny left Church and Alan chatting like two old buddies. She went out
onto deck to joined Ryan, who was chomping on a chicken sandwich.
“Do you want some?” he asked, handing handed her half.
****
The vessel steamed along at a steady fourteen knots. Ryan and Jenny
gazed at both the starry sky and each other. Jenny told Ryan where they
were heading.
“How long will it take us to get there?” Ryan asked.
“Probably a day,” said Jenny. “Providing there are no obstructions.”
“What do you mean?”
Jenny looked concerned. Ryan noticed and held her close.