Around the World in 80 Babes
by: TRL
Chapter 11: Earth
March 5th, 2005
Dock 94, Capetown Port,
Capetown, South Africa
“You’re absolutely certain of this?”
Michael Burke was having another one of those days. Bad enough, he figured, being shot at and chased out of Europe a few weeks ago, but now, stuck in Africa, his worst fear was coming true.
“I’m certain,” Tom Lambert said through the earpiece in Burke’s ear. “As of last night, Stall, Marissa, and Angelina were all alive.”
New had broken early this morning. The UN Safari Richard Stall and Marissa Call had snuck onto had been ambushed by Tswana rebels, and all but three of the traveler’s bodies had been found. If Lambert’s information was correct, then Stall, Marissa, and Angelina Jolie were the last three survivors. But what if he was wrong…
The news was all over this – already, both the Botswana and South African armies were scouring the country-side for any and all signs of the missing rebels, but so far no luck. Quite frankly, if they’d been hiding out there for months or even years, the chances of finding them were slim.
“What are you getting on the cameras?” Burke asked.
“Not much. I think most of them are in a safe, save Mr. Stall’s watch. Apparently, one of them rebel’s is wearing it right now.”
“Any chance of finding out where they are from what you see on it?”
“Not unless Baywatch reruns on TV helps,” Lambert grumbled.
“We can’t just sit here!” Burke shouted.
“Calm down,” Lambert said. “I’ve got some of my people looking into things. These Tswana guys are hard to find, but they can’t arm themselves without leaving some kind of trail.”
“You have contacts with weapons dealers?” Burke asked, surprised.
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