Chapter 86
The next morning the governor dispatched a private plane to Salmon City to pick up the students, media, and anyone else who wanted a quick trip back to Boise after the grueling ordeal.
Jake went to the airfield to see them off. Rachel’s and Devlin’s parents met them there, having ridden up as part of the governor’s group. Brandi’s parents flew in on their own plane to take her home with them. All the thanks Jake received from parents made him uncomfortable. He looked for Charlotte and Michael, but found neither.
As quickly as he could, he said his goodbyes, got hugs from the students, and hurried to Salmon’s emergency medical facility. All the survivors had been brought there to be checked over when they arrived late the night before. The doctors insisted Michael stay, while
