![]() The water line climbed up the dome, swamping over Jack's head. He took on ballast and the Nautilus began to lower into the surf. He engaged the thrusters, the sub humming under him. Deeper than you've ever flown this girl.Ĭheck and check. You sure about this, monl That's a long way down. Check everything twice, he had drilled into them.Ĭharlie clambered over to Jack. Jack had done his own check, but his crew were taking no chances. Just ask, and I'll do it.Ĭharlie worked atop the submersible as it floated behind the Fathom, stomping around, visually checking seals, while Robert, in mask and snorkel, swam under the ship. I'll do my best to help, he said sincerely. Jack had never seen Mark Houston look so worried. As much as the rest of the world disparages the United States and its foreign policy, it still doesn't stop them from looking to us for leadership during a time of crisis-and now we are leaderless, rudderless. But never under such circumstances, in the middle of a worldwide catastrophe. 'It's more than just the President, Jack. All eyes remained on Jack and his tiny sub. Overhead, & Sea Knight helicopter buzzed by. ![]() Off to the south, the Gibraltar filled the horizon. I'm going, Charlie.Īround the Fathom, the other search ships were spread in a wide circle. Jack looked up at the Jamaican geologist. It's time you returned to the real world. He ran down the predive safety checklist with Lisa, who was in the Fathom's pilothouse. Once settled, he hooked up the Bio-Sensor monitors and attached his microphone. Dressed in his blue Norseman dry suit, he climbed into the cockpit of the Nautilus 2000, squeezing into the cramped seat. Three hours later Jack found himself back on the Deep Fathom, but not for long. The admiral gave him a tired smile, then left, closing the door behind him. ![]() I have a few last minute details to address, but help yourself to the sandwiches, Jack. Houston released him and headed toward the door. Jack froze in the man's embrace, unable to speak. And whether you believe it or not, Jack, I'm glad to see you again. Before Jack could stop him, the admiral reached out and gave him a quick hug. The nervousness in her voice could not be hidden. ![]()
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