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tray down on the nightstand. “You must hurry now. Orlo will be back soon.”
    Toni looked confused. “Who’s Orlo?”
    Cody stood up and took one of the sandwiches. “Thank you, Anna. As soon as my sister is ready, we’ll be on our way.”
    “That’s good. I’ll just go downstairs and make you something to take with you. Do try and hurry now,” she repeated as she closed the door.
    “That was Anna,” Cody said between bites. “Here, have a sandwich.” He held out the tray for her. Toni took one of the larger ones and Cody continued, “You tried to cut out on me back there in the desert. I barely got youhere alive. Anna found us in her water tank. After I explained how we
broke down
out in the desert and had gotten ourselves lost looking for shelter, she was kind enough to help take care of you.”
    “How long have we been here?”
    “All last night and most of today. Anna put that splint on your arm and doctored your head. But if you feel up to it she wants us to leave as soon as possible. She’s American but her husband, Orlo, runs this satellite outpost for the CCR. She’s expecting him back today.”
    Toni pulled back the sheet and tried to stand up. “Ohhh.” She held her forehead.
    Cody reached out to steady her. “Are you going to be okay?”
    “Yeah, sure. Help me find my clothes.”
    “Your flight suit got kinda shredded on the way here. I had to drag you a pretty long way.” He picked up a large plaid shirt and an equally large pair of red shorts. “Anna says you can have these.”
    Toni smiled. “I guess beggars can’t be choosers. Wait for me downstairs. I’ll just be a minute.”

CHAPTER 15
    T oni helped herself to a couple of the sandwiches and then cautiously made her way down the stairs. She had found a safety pin on the dresser and adjusted the shorts so that they wouldn’t fall off. The shirt hung down to her knees but she rolled up the sleeves and made it work.
    Cody was waiting for her at the kitchen table, eating cookies. When he saw Toni, he gulped his milk and put the glass in the sink.“Looks like we’re ready now, Anna. Thanks for everything. You’ve been a real lifesaver.”
    “I’d like to add my thanks too,” Toni said. “Maybe someday we can return the favor.”
    “Just please don’t tell anyone you were here. It is against the new law to help Americans.” Anna handed Cody a paper sack. “There’s food in here. Maybe it’ll keep you for a while.” She followed them to the screen door. “Stay on the road. It’ll take you to Marsden. But be careful. There are plenty of soldiers there who would rather shoot than arrest you.”
    “We’ll be careful. Thanks again.”
    They passed two buildings about a half mile down the road. The closest one looked like a barn but had a tower antenna on the top and a satellite dish near the front.
    The second building was the one that interested Toni. It was taller and wider than the barn. A smooth dirt road led up to its large double doors.
    She glanced back over her shoulder. The house was too far away for Anna to see them.Toni pulled Cody to the side of the strange building.
    “What are you doing?” he whispered. “Anna said there was no danger until Orlo gets back.”
    Toni faced him. “I want to get a look inside this building. It could be important.”
    “Why? I already checked about a truck. Orlo has the only one they own. We’re just going to have to walk into that town she told us about and see what we can come up with.”
    “Maybe not.” Toni moved around to the door, pulled it open a few inches and peeked in. “Take a look at this.”
    Cody was already looking over her shoulder. Parked inside was a small two-seater airplane in camouflage green. He folded his arms. “Well, what do you know? My dad would have loved this. I think they quit making those back in the early eighties. Think you can fly it?”
    “Normally I’d brag and say I could fly anything. But because of this arm, you may have to help me