"John DeChancie - Skyway 3 - Paradox Alley" - читать интересную книгу автора (Dechancie John)

good hands. As it stands, the plan is to keep him sedated for
the time being. However, that can be amended. And I see no
reason why it shouldn't be. I'm sure the outburst was simply
the result of the strains of your long journey."

I spoke into the key. "Sam? How's he doing?"

"Damnedest thing. The heart stabilized just like that. Pulse
is up. No arrhythmias, good sinus waves. Can't figure it.
Those transponders must have been on thefritz."

"Carl's okay, then?"


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"He's coming around."

Prime was eyeing the truck. "You have other companions
inside?"

"No. That was the Artificial Intelligence who oversees the
operation of my vehicle."

"I see." He knitted his brow. "Interesting way to put it."

I wondered what he meant.

Suddenly, the smile was back. "We seem to have gotten off
on the wrong foot. Again, our apologies. The invitation to
lunch still stands, if you would do me the honor."

"Maybe we need to think about it for a bit," I said.

"As you wish. If you choose to come, simply follow the
road across the valley. There is an entrance to my residence at
the base of the mountain." He turned and pointed. "There, at
the end of the road."

I couldn't see anything, but said, "Thank you," anyway.

"You're quite welcome."

Suddenly, Carl sat up. He looked around. "Hello," he said.

Lori threw down the canteen she was holding, fell to her
knees, and nearly strangled Carl in a hug.