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Amado parked the Jeep a few meters from the waves lapping the shore and jumped out, gathering the gear together in the back.
Morgan and Jake got out and went around to help him.
“This will be a great dive,” Amado said with his trademark enthusiasm. “I can guide you to the best places. Whatever you want to see.”
Jake looked over at Morgan, and she caught his eye. It was forbidden to go inside the sunken church, but that’s where they needed to look.
“I don't think you need to come down with me, Amado,” Jake said. “Morgan and I will be fine on our own. We’re experienced divers.”
Morgan thought back to their dive in the Dead Sea in Israel as she looked out at the horizon of the turquoise sea. It seemed so long ago now, and she ached to get into the blue water.
“You gearing up?” Jake
