Chapter 170

Celeste walked out of the Villa, holding Antonia's hand, laughing along with her.

"Shannon Approach Control, This is American Airlines 51547, Flight level 140. We have one engine out, requesting straight in approach, over."

"American 51547, Shannon Approach Control, Cleared Straight-in ILS Approach Runway Zero Six. Descend and Maintain Flight Level 50, over."

"American 51547 Roger. Runway Zero Six, Five Thousand Feet. Be advised, Engine number two is running hot."

American 51547, emergency crews will be standing by. Report the outer marker, over."

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the captain, again. We are on approach to Shannon airport, about 20 miles out. Please tighten your seat belts. We have one engine out and our second engine is running hot. We will make it to Shannon, but I am not going to slow down until the wheels touch the ground. It will be a very rough landing, but it is better than landing in the water.