Chapter 29
Jessica cautiously led Laura and Lucky through the bushes. After walking for about fifteen minutes, the reached the edge of the beach.
"The boat is right over there," she whispered.
"Ok, I see it. Now which one of us is going to go set the other boat adrift?" Lucky asked.
"I am," Jessica and Laura said at the same time.
"Mom, I think you're a little too…" Lucky said
"Don't you dare say old," Laura said interrupting him. "I am not too old to do this."
"I… um… I was going to say that I think you're a little too weak from the drugs they gave you."
"Oh. Well don't worry about that. I'm fine."
"Laura, I'm sure you're capable of doing this, but I think I should be the one to go. I've been on the island the longest and I know every inch of it," Jessica said.
"I understand that, but the two of you wouldn't be in this mess if Helena didn't have a vendetta against me and Luke. I don't want either of you involved any more than you already are. I'm going and there is nothing you can say to change my mind," Laura told them.
Jessica looked at Lucky.
He shrugged. "You're not going to talk her out of it," he said.
"Ok," Jessica said. "Let me tell you about a short cut to the other side of the island."
Lucky watched for the patrols, while Laura and Jessica discussed the short cut.
***
Meanwhile Helena's phone was ringing again. Andreas walked across the room to answer it.
"This is Bill. I need to speak to Mrs. Cassadine. I have a report to make."
"One moment please. I shall get Madame Cassadine," Andreas said.
He carried the phone through the compound looking for Helena. "Madame, I have Mr. Grant on the phone. He wishes to make a report on his progress."
"Thank you. You may go," Helena said as she took the phone. "Yes Bill. What did you find out?"
"You were right Mrs. Cassadine. Jack has turned on you. He is working with Luke Spencer."
"Did you carry out your orders?"
"I have Jack and Spencer. I left two men there to grab your grandson. I shall go back for Miss Campbell myself. She won't be going anywhere for awhile."
"Your men know that my grandson is not to be harmed, don't they?"
"Yes, Ma'am," Bill said.
"Excellent. I shall be awaiting your arrival." Helena hung up the phone. "Soon I will have Luke and Laura right where I want them," Helena said with an evil smile.