فصل 66

chapter-66 The Joule

“They did it,” Ostin said.

Jack looked at the boat in awe. “And they came back. They actually came back. Michael was right.” A hatch opened on top of the Joule, and two figures emerged.

“It’s Welch and Quentin,” Ian said.

The Electroclan watched as a panel on the Joule folded down, with a small boat connected to it. The two figures climbed into the boat, and a mechanical arm lowered them into the sea. There was no sound as the boat headed toward the shore, crossing over the reef, and running up onto the glass beach.

As they stepped out, Welch and Quentin looked around at the devastation. “What happened?” Quentin asked. “It looks like a nuclear blast.” “It wasn’t,” Ostin said.

Welch looked around for a moment, then at the surviving members of the Electroclan, and said, “Let’s get out of here. Is everyone here?” “We lost some,” McKenna said. “Tanner and Gervaso.” Welch’s head dropped. “I’m sorry. Anyone else?” No one spoke. No one could. Welch looked around for a moment, then said, “Where’s Michael?”