Chapter 9
Surfland, Florida Harbor
Luke, Laura and Hutch walked up to the boat where Mike was waiting for them. Mike handed the keys to Luke and mumbled a quick good luck before he stalked off.
"Friendly chap," said Luke.
"He's ok," Hutch replied. "He doesn't talk much, but he can be trusted. I guess this is goodbye. It has been great seeing the two of you again."
Laura looked at him with tears in her eyes.
"Goodbye Hutch. Thanks for everything."
Luke shook Hutch's hand.
"I will never be able to repay you for all you did for us. Thanks Pal."
"Hey you can repay me by getting home safely."
They shook hands again, then Laura hugged Hutch. She and Luke boarded the boat and waved to Hutch.
Luke started the motor and moved them away from the dock. He took Laura's hand and smiled at her. Soon they would be on the open sea, heading for Port Charles.
Farther down the dock, Mike walked up to Charles and Jennifer.
"Any problems?" asked Charles.
Mike shook his head.
"No. The bomb is planted on the boat. It will go off in an hour. There will be nothing left of the boat, or of Luke and Laura."
"Excellent," said Jennifer with a sickening smile.
Charles handed Mike and envelope full of money. Mike started to count it.
"Don't worry, its all there. Five thousand dollars, just like we agreed."
"It better be. Any less and it wouldn't have been worth betraying Hutch. He has been my only friend since I got here."
"Oh, trust me, it was worth every penny to get rid of those two once and for all," said Jennifer.