Chapter Seventeen Jess sat at the table with the other two, enjoying a spicy chicken dish that Ali had called up from the food machine. Both women were dressed now – Jess couldn't decide if he was disappointed or relieved. The sight of Ali in the robe had led to an avalanche of emotions he had trouble coping with. Uncomfortably aware that he'd been wearing the same clothes for a good two days Jess had taken a shower and got changed.
They discussed their plans while they ate. The plans for dealing with the freighter and corvettes stayed the same. Long term they wanted to get well away from the area around Stone Snake.
That left the nasty problem of the pirate base. All three wanted to inflict heavy damage but knew it would make the pirates even more determined in their pursuit. Then Jess hit on an idea which allowed them to do serious damage and prevent the pirates coming looking for them. It was a risky plan but all three decided to go with it.
