Mr. Kull said sternly. “She’ll have to be detained.” “What?” Tim asked looking him straight in the eye. “What are you talking about?” Rusty let go of Nina’s arm, motioning for her to sit down on the couch. “We have to go,” he said facing Tim. “We are leaving for Earth today.” Tim looked over at Max who having learned the truth just a day earlier still seemed in a state of shock and unable to say much. Then he looked at Nina. “No way, I can’t leave. I won’t leave Nina or my parents,” he pleaded. Luke and Max came to stand by their friend. “Your parents will come later,” Luke said. “But your Earth parents are waiting for you. You don’t belong here.” Tim tried to stay calm as Rusty explained that their parents from Indus would make the trip to Earth later. Another team would be sent for them.
