Chapter 28

“I told you, I’m not expecting anything.” She backed away to let him out. “But whatever happens, you aren’t alone. I’m here”

David had purposely kept close to land, so as not to be considered offshore; some risks, even alone, he wasn’t about to take. He did a quick evaluation of the intake valves, the bilge pump and, specifically, the head gaskets. If they blew one of those they’d be dead in the water.

Despite the years Blue Blood had spent unoccupied and moored, she was in pretty good shape. Until he got her into dry dock and really dug into the engine, however, he couldn’t risk burning her out completely.

“Well?” Bonnie asked when he slammed the engine hatch shut. “What’s the verdict?”

“All the things I really worry about seem okay. Let’s start her back up.” He walked around Bonnie and climbed back into the pilot cabin.

“We’ve only been out on the water a short time. How far have we gone?” She took a tentative seat on the bench beside him.

“Abou