Kenobi by John Jackson Miller

Author:John Jackson Miller [Miller, John Jackson]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-345-54912-9
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2013-08-26T16:00:00+00:00

Speaking quietly, Orrin finished the thirty-second summation of events in the town house for Mullen and Veeka.

“We’re not going to get out of this by talking,” he said. He wiped the sweat from his brow. “It’s not unexpected. Always two plans, you know.”

“I’m not so sure about Plan Two,” Mullen said.

Orrin looked at his son, exhausted. “Great suns, what’s wrong with Zedd this time? Surely his ribs have healed by—”

“He called from the clinic. He’s been taking the wrong painkillers,” Veeka said. “Zedd’s addicted to Wookiee meds.”

Orrin shook his head. “He is incredibly fired.”

“Do we have to go tonight?” Mullen asked. “I don’t think we can go without him.”

“Tonight or nothing,” Orrin said. “We need a fourth, and fast. But I think I’ve found him.” Orrin looked at the Calwells, gathered between their LiteVan and Annileen’s swanky ride. Jabe nodded back to him, respectfully.

Orrin had been bringing Jabe into his confidence a little at a time, and the boy seemed more than eager to be helpful. “Yeah, that’ll actually work pretty well,” Orrin said, walking toward the group.

“Jabe,” he called out. “You want to ride back to the oasis with us?”

Jabe looked surprised by the offer. Standing by the Gault vehicle, Veeka winked at him. Excited, Jabe looked to his mother.

Annileen was skeptical. “Kallie has to take the LiteVan home now to get the animals fed. I didn’t want her going alone—”

“We’ll drive along behind as far as my place,” Orrin said. “My cook droid will get Jabe fed and I’ll drop him at home tonight. Everyone will be safe.”

Overwhelmed by the earlier attention, Annileen assented.

“It’s settled,” Orrin said, waving the boy to his landspeeder. Turning, Orrin saw Ben standing in contemplation, hood shading his eyes. “I thought you had some repair work to pick up,” Orrin said, frostily.

“That I do.” Ben nodded and turned to Annileen. “I can find my own way home.”

“No,” she said. “I’ll drop you and the cooling unit back at your place.” She looked over at Orrin, who seemed none too happy. “I’m still my own woman—I think.”

“Fine,” Orrin said, the old smile returning. “Then I’ll see you tonight.”

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