Page 48 of Gunner

“Oh well, why didn’t you say so? That would have made… absolutely no difference at all.”

“Forget it.” Jack grabbed the phone to disconnect.

“Wait, wait, calm down. I’m the one with boobs ready to explode and a vagina that looks like a scene from a horror movie.”

Gunner looked at Jack with horror on his face as Blake closed his eyes as if trying to rid his mind of that particular image.

“Well, I think you just sorted out birth control for Eidolon for the next twenty years or so,” Jack said deadpan.

“Yeah, K is pretty much cured of wanting any more kids, too. Now, what is this favour because I need to go pump?”

Jack held up his hands when Blake mouthed “What?”

“I need to put someone inside the Palace that Osbourne won’t suspect, but they need to be close to the Queen to protect her and not an obvious security plant.”

“You thinking lady in waiting or lady’s maid?”

“Exactly.”

“OK, let me give it some thought. I’ll help you, but I need to decide who will be best placed for it.”

“Thank you, Roz.”

“Oh, don’t thank me, it’s going to cost you.”

Jack sighed. “What now? A kidney for the school fete?”

“Ha-ha, no, but the girls’ dance school does need new sound equipment and maybe some kit for the circus hoops.”

“Fine, send Eidolon the bill.”

“Excellent. I’ll call you back when I figure out who. Oh, when do you need them and for how long?”

“Day after tomorrow but tomorrow would be better, and not sure how long. It could be short or end up a few months.”

“Fine, give me a few.”

Roz hung up

“We’ll need Lopez to set up a fake history for her and background in case anyone goes checking.”

Blake stood. “How about I get him started on that now so that we can get ahead.”

Gunner moved to follow. “I’m going to get going.”

“Gunner?”

“Yep?” He turned, popping the p as he responded.

“Go see your sister.”

Gunner didn’t answer, but knew Jack wasn’t expecting one either. Maybe he’d see if Lacey would come with him. Somehow everything felt easier with her by his side.