FORTY-EIGHT
Mandy scanned the CP room, ‘He’s out interviewing.’ She recalled Jack saying how Jo-Jums had this ability to know what you were thinking, ably demonstrated as Mandy wondered where Half-Bee was. ‘Caravan is being monitored.’ More mind reading capabilities of Ma’amsie as the Commander appeared and deferred to Alice Springs, wandering, looking for something to do.
‘Connie?’ Mandy asked.
‘Gone home to see Frankie off, Del has provided a van and Connie asked if she can be in there.’
Mandy responded, ‘I can see no harm, you've already said yes?’ Jo smiled, two consummate mind readers acknowledging each other. Mandy tugged the Commander and they disappeared into her office.
‘You okay, Jamie?’
‘Worried for Nobby, you never lose that, do you?’
Mandy agreed, worried about her son,
