“I"m using the clay to absorb some of the shock, but you could get a real jolt. I think it"ll work.”
“What about the planes?”
“On the way. Fortunately, we have the same guys as before, so they know what to do. They"re five minutes out.”
Fritz sighed and asked Jim to help with the equipment. “Let"s be ready when the planes get here.” The duffels dumped, Jim and Steve helped Ashley and Fritz bulletproof themselves. Tom Jaffrey, Liz, and Al returned. Seeing Fritz and Ashley attired in body armor, Tom whistled, a high-pitched trill that tailed off as he ran out of breath.
“Fritz, are you sure you should do this? What can I do?”
“George and Tony know the routine, Tom. Stay away from the door. If we"re lucky, we"ll be right back. Do any of you know how to shoot?” While he talked, he placed
