Sam called Dekka. Dekka called Albert. Albert called everyone else. He had all files on his laptop, including phone numbers and addresses.
It was only when Sam called Edilio that the panic ensued. His phone rang and rang and rang. Sure, it was a pay as you go phone, but Edilio always had minutes on it. He very rarely used his minutes unless it was for emergencies or to talk to Roger or his mom.
He dialed again. Endless ringing, no voicemail box set up.
Again. No answer.
Sam cast a panicked look at Astrid. She was watching the news anxiously, waiting for more information about the earthquake.
Maybe they were over reacting. Maybe Edilio was busy with something. Maybe it was just a simple earth quake that happened to have a complete circumference of the FAYZ.
Maybe, but unlikely.
"Can't reach him. He still lives in Perdido. Can't be a coincidence." Sam's voice was level. He was shocked at how calm it sounded. His insides were anything but calm.
Astrid nodded. Sam could see her mind working a mile a minute. "What are you planning?"
Diana stood in the doorway, watching them, watching Astrid pace. "We can't do anything. Why plan anything? Let the professionals take care of it this time. They're evacuating the place anyways. Edilio is probably just lying low while all the Fuzz enforces their authority over the lesser people and push 'em around with their batons." She rolled her eyes.
She had a point. Sam still looked to Astrid.
"There's a reason this is happening. On the day Lana comes to town? It can't be a coincidence. There's more going on here. That crack is the exact path of the barrier. There's something going on.
"We need to check it out. How long do you think it'll take to pack and get everyone to meet up?"