Chapter 37Billy and I went back to the kitchen. I grabbed another beer, not because I was thirsty, but because I was shaking slightly from having a ghost in my machine…I needed it to steady myself.
Pete was back as well, and Billy asked, “So what's the plan? Did Aris tell you about our new secret weapon?”
Pete nodded and turned to me with a serious and concerned expression. I put him at ease. “Don't worry, this is a one-off—well, two-off if you count our little introductory crash course a few minutes ago—but after we take care of this business, I'm done. It's…too weird, and honestly, I think it would be like taking a really good hallucinogenic drug. The sensation could be very addicting.” He nodded, but I didn't think he was convinced about the safety of it all.
“All right, my guys just
