Renewed: Yesterday's End Book 6: (A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller) by Paula Lester & Mike Kraus

Author:Paula Lester & Mike Kraus [Lester, Paula & Kraus, Mike]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Muonic Press Inc
Published: 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Franny Nelson

In a bunker somewhere in Northern California

Kellan leaned forward so his face filled the entire video screen, obstructing Franny’s view of all the different colored pens on his desk and the pad of paper he’d been drawing on. At least, she assumed he’d been drawing and not taking notes on their conversation of the past five minutes or so.

“I’m so glad you called.” His wide smile showed off straight white teeth. “I was so surprised when they told me I’d be getting a video call from the president’s bunker, and I kept thinking that I was in trouble with President Arch for something.” He laughed, a rich, low sound, and leaned back, picking up a green pen and turning it end over end in his fingers. “Felt like getting called to the principal’s office.”

“I told you when I left the dome that I’d try to arrange a call for us.” Franny raised her brows.

“You did, and I forgot all about that when I got the news. I really started thinking about everything I’d said in the meetings with the president and what I could have done wrong.” He chuckled. “Then I remembered what you said. I mean, it isn’t like I ever got in trouble at school or at work, so I’m not sure why I jumped to that anyway. But when I remembered it was probably you calling, my day suddenly got a whole lot better.”

“I’m glad you finally remembered me. I was about to start complaining that I hadn’t left a deep enough impression on you if you couldn’t even remember that I was supposed to call you.” She grinned to let him know she was teasing—mostly.

“Oh, you left an impression, Franny, and I’ve missed you since you’ve been gone.”

“It’s been great catching up. It’s good to hear that Trent’s people have been in touch with you too. When is your video call with him supposed to happen?”

“Tomorrow morning, at a time when I usually haven’t gotten out of bed or had coffee or breakfast yet and it’s still dark out. I’ll need to hit the hay at a decent hour tonight to get my beauty sleep before I talk to our vice president tomorrow. I should make some notes too.” He’d dropped the green pen and instead lifted a burgundy one for her to see better. “I don’t want to sound like an idiot while I’m talking to him.”

“He has a way of putting everyone at ease and getting the best out of them, plus he understands that people get nervous around him, so I’m sure he won’t think you’re an idiot. If the signal is strong enough and there’s time, I’m sure he’ll chat with you for a few minutes before you get down to business, just to get your nerves out and put you at ease. He’s good like that.”

Kellan nodded. “He’s a nice guy, or at least what I saw of him while he was here was good. You know, plus when he was on the campaign trail and everyone listened to him on TV.

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