“'There's a massive row going on down there. The cops are telling my dad he can't sail without handing you over and my dad's saying they've already delayed sailing by an hour and he'll have a mutiny on his hands if he doesn't get underway. They're telling him they have a court order and he's telling them he will sue the Port Authority for twenty million dollars if they don't release the ship. Jonas Jones came down and threatened to punch one of them because we're burning up fuel and going nowher...e. The only thing everyone agrees on is that they hate you.' 'Even you?' 'Especially me.' 'Why would you hate me?' 'Because you're upsetting my dad.' Jimmy looked at her. Then they both burst into laughter. 'Do you get on with yours?' Jimmy shrugged. 'I suppose. He's just kind of there. I suppose he—' His words were suddenly drowned out by an ear- splitting blast of noise from the funnel behind them. A moment later the whole ship began to vibrate. Claire punched him on the arm.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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