Welch, D [Shadow People 03] Shadow Twins by Doug Welch

Author:Doug Welch
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Science Fiction
Publisher: Douglas R. Welch
Published: 2012-10-22T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Canada

The business jet descended lower, providing a panoramic view of the Niagara Falls and Lake Ontario on the approach to the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Having never seen Niagara before, Elizabeth’s nose was pressed to the plane’s window as the jet flew over it.

Turning to Cecil she said, “That’s Niagara Falls down there.”

Cecil settled back in the comfortable seat and closed his eyes. “I’ll take your word for it Beth. Don’t much like heights myself.”

“Sorry, I forgot you hate to fly,” Elizabeth said.

Cecil smiled but kept his eyes closed. “It’s okay if I got somthin’ to do to take my mind off it. It’s the take-off and landing I hate.”

Elizabeth returned her gaze to the wide expanse of Lake Ontario and the shoreline visible to the north. The shore grew closer and a cluster of high-rise buildings appeared to the right of the plane. Looking over at the stewardess sitting across the isle she pointed at the scene outside the window “Is that Toronto?”

The stewardess nodded and rose to her feet. “We’ll be landing shortly. You’ll need to fasten your seat belt and I need to help you.”

Cecil rose from his seat to give the woman some room and she carefully fastened the seat belt below Elizabeth’s protruding abdomen and around her hips.

Cecil resumed his seat and fastened his own seat belt. He leaned back and closed his eyes again, taking a tight grip of the armrests.

As the shoreline grew closer, Elizabeth pointed to an airfield visible near the group of high rises. Catching Dan’s attention she asked, “Is that the airport we’re landing at?”

Dan shook his head. “No, that’s Billy Bishop. It’s the Toronto City airport but it’s not cleared for jets. We’re landing at the International Airport.” Seeing her confusion he continued, “The Canadians are very careful about what they’ll allow close to a city and jet-traffic isn’t part of it. You’ll find that people up here are different. Officials listen to the public and consider themselves servants of the people. Toronto’s also very clean and the people are friendly.”

The plane descended lower and soon a large complex of long landing strips appeared ahead of the plane. Elizabeth watched as the jet touched down on a runway and taxied away from the huge commercial airline terminal to the business passenger’s terminals.

A limousine drove up and Cecil and Dan unbuckled themselves and stood in the isle way. The stewardess assisted Elizabeth in removing her seatbelt and Cecil helped her to her feet. A worried look creased his brow. “Are you sure you’re gonna be able to do this, Beth?”

Elizabeth nodded and patted his arm. “I’ll be fine, Cecil, once we get to the hotel.”

As they filed to the rear door, Elizabeth addressed Dan. “I forgot to ask. Where are we staying?”

“The Fairmont Royal York,” Dan replied. It’s the site of the Council meeting. It’s located in downtown Toronto.”

The stewardess opened the plane’s passenger door turning the door into a stairway. Cecil helped her navigate the jet’s narrow boarding stairs and she stepped onto the Canadian tarmac.

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