Family of Spies by Jodi Carmichael

Author:Jodi Carmichael
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: When cousins, Ford, Ellie and Gavin, discover their great-grandfather was a rogue World War 2 spymaster, they must outrun MI6 and the CIA through the streets of Paris, relying on their wits and Ford?s newfound clairvoyant skills to unlock Great-Granddad’s spy secrets buried in the past. Great-Granddad hid something important to the war effort and these agencies want it back!
Publisher: Great Plains Publications
Published: 2018-05-28T16:33:34+00:00

Chapter 21

As his great-grandfather left the bathroom, Ford’s vision clouded. He staggered, reaching out to the sink to steady himself, but the sink quickly vanished. He lurched forward. Something cool and plastic smacked him on the forehead.

He blinked, clearing his sight completely. It was a menu. He was back. He pushed away from the table, his face ashen. Adrenaline rushed through his body.

“I need to use the washroom,” he said.

Ellie dropped her menu on the table. “Are you going to be sick?” She rose from her chair. “Do you need help?”

“No, I’m good. I just need to check on something.”

“I’m coming with you,” Gavin said. “Just in case. Ellie, you keep a lookout.”

Ellie sat back down. “You’re going to look for that secret compartment, aren’t you?”

Ford’s mouth quivered a bit, hoping he didn’t look as rattled as he felt. He needed to keep calm, draw no attention to himself. “Yeah.”

“No fair. If it wasn’t in the men’s room I’d rock-paper-scissors you for it, Gavin.”

The brothers hurried through the outside tables, into the restaurant, and down the stairs—two at a time. Ford was following his instinct, just like Mme. Bellerose suggested. Following his gut, just like Dad suggested. He barged through the doorway and across the small washroom, looking for other customers.

“No one’s in here. Hardly anything has changed since Great-Granddad was here,” Ford said, glancing up at the far corner of the washroom. “I wonder if his hidey-hole is still here.”

Gavin followed his gaze. “Only one way to find out.” He leaned against the door. “I’ll make sure we aren’t interrupted and—”

“I’ll check it out.” Ford finished his brother’s sentence. He climbed on top of the sink and reached across the wall. “This is the one.” He pushed on the bottom edge just as his great-Granddad had in Ford’s vision.

A half-click ground behind the wall and the tile moved forward only a fraction of an inch. As Ford pulled down on the top edge, a rusty creak echoed in the empty bathroom. Excitement filled him as he peered into the compartment. It was quickly replaced by disappointment.

“It’s empty.” He pushed the tile back into place and jumped to the floor. “I thought that if we were meant to see Great-Granddad put the package in here, it must be important and I really hoped the package would still be here.”

“Actually Ford, it’s a good sign that the compartment is empty. That means Owl got his package and it doesn’t mean this memory isn’t important. We still don’t have a complete picture yet. We still don’t know why you are seeing these memories. We can’t rule this one out. We have to think like scientists and not discount anything.”

Ford nodded, unable to shake an uneasy feeling. It was more than an uneasy feeling. It was worry. For Owl.

“Anyway,” Gavin continued. “We better head back up. Knowing Ellie, she won’t wait patiently for much longer. Last thing we need is her barging in here.”

“A thirteen-year-old girl infiltrating the boy’s washroom is definitely unforgettable.”

Ford’s stomach growled.

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