
For order to be restored, we need concrete answers. Some say it's a conspiracy tied to JFK The admiral shook his head. Some are claiming terrorists-Arabs, Russian, Chinese, Serbian, or even the I.R.A. Before Nafe can be sworn in, we need to put the fate of President Bishop to rest. I see you at least keep abreast of current events out here, Houston teased lightly, but his voice quickly grew sober again. And whether you believe it or not, Jack, I'm glad to see you again. Before Jack could stop him, the admiral reached out and gave him a quick hug. The water line climbed up the dome, swamping over Jack's head. He took on ballast and the Nautilus began to lower into the surf. He engaged the thrusters, the sub humming under him. Whether you believe it or not, I'm happy in my current life.Ĭheck and check. But I'm almost forty years old, not a child to be coddled. What about the Vice President? Lawrence Nafe? He ran down the predive safety checklist with Lisa, who was in the Fathom's pilothouse. Once settled, he hooked up the Bio-Sensor monitors and attached his microphone. Dressed in his blue Norseman dry suit, he climbed into the cockpit of the Nautilus 2000, squeezing into the cramped seat. Three hours later Jack found himself back on the Deep Fathom, but not for long.

I suppose you understand the importance of our work here. The briefing should be under way shortly. His former commander sighed and lifted his hands in surrender.
