Chapter 6
Finally, the door opened, and after a near-heart attack on my part and a big smile on Fiona’s, er, Mac’s face, Burk came downstairs.
“Everyone is blaming everyone else, and whole nations are bombing the s**t out of both their former enemies and former allies. I contacted four stations, all in different countries. I think we’re okay here. Nothing has been in the sky or falling out of it for a couple hours now. You never know, of course. But for now, I, oh, I’d forgotten all about you! Hi, I’m Burk.”
“Fiona, but I go by Mac. Are you guys going to let me stay? I’m not going to put out, so you might as well know that right up front! Your dad’s been really nice to me, but he’s old—but I don’t know about you.” Her chin went up bravely, but her quivering voice gave away her fear.
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