Crashed in Oasis by Clay Verna

Author:Clay, Verna
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romantic mystery, romance series, adventure and romance, romance and mystery, contemporary romance series, romance action and adventure, romance in arizona and florida, treasure hunt romance
Publisher: Verna Clay

Chapter 21: Hauling Ass

Collin monitored the electronic equipment and computer screens while the dive took place. The outlines of divers could be seen on sonar. Crutching over to the booth, he slid onto the bench to spread out and study the photos taken of the ship soon after its discovery. He had yet to decide on the best recovery strategy. He'd know more after he studied the photos taken today.

His mind drifted to Dottie and what she must be experiencing at that moment. Tonight they would relax on his patio under a sky littered with stars and he would encourage her to tell him everything she'd seen and felt. They'd sip wine and–"

Wallace, who had entered the cabin after weighing anchor and had been writing in the ship's log, interrupted his musings. "Something's wrong!"

Collin grabbed his crutches and shot off the bench, ignoring the pain in his leg. Wallace pointed to one of the monitors. There were two divers assisting another diver to the surface, and two more hauling ass upward.

Collin ordered, "Get the oxygen and first aid kit. Meet me on the platform."

"Yes, sir."

Collin cursed as he rushed as fast as he could from the control room onto the deck. The rocking of the ship slowed his progress. He'd just reached the platform when two heads popped out of the water. Kate ripped off her mouthpiece and shouted, "Something happened to Dottie!"

Zeke was next to her pulling off his dive gear and handing it to Wallace on the platform. Three more heads popped above the surface and Zeke hastened to help them. Quickly, the crew worked to remove the weights and buoyancy compensator and other equipment from Dottie's limp form. Wallace pulled her onto the platform. Collin's heart stopped. What had happened? She'd completed all of her dive exams, in and out of the water, with flying colors.

Jake and the others lifted themselves onto the deck as Wallace fitted an oxygen mask over Dottie's mouth and nose. Jake pulled her wetsuit down to her waist to perform a physical examination. Collin could hear relief in his voice when he shouted, "Her pulse is strong and she's breathing on her own!"

Collin released the breath he'd been holding.

Dottie moaned and batted at the oxygen mask. Jake said, "Dottie, you're okay. Don't move. Just relax and breathe slowly." He repeated his instructions and she stopped thrashing.

Jake glanced up at Collin, his expression bewildered.

Kate had disappeared inside the control room and now returned carrying a blanket. Jake wrapped it around Dottie and carried her inside. Collin directed that she be brought to his cabin. Everyone worked in unison and soon she was lying in Collin's bed. He sent everyone except Jake away while they undressed her.

Neither man spoke as they efficiently worked to make her comfortable. Pulling the covers to her chin, Collin sat on the edge of the bed stroking her cheek. He said, "Dottie, you're going to be fine. Your body is in shock so we have to keep you warm."

Collin glanced at Jake and motioned him outside.

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