Teague had intended to confront Quartermain and the others, but Nadeya encouraged him not to. She knew he could take Quartermain, but the other two are far more dangerous. Instead, they decide to go back home and let the bad guys come to them.
Their announcement was greeted less than enthusiastically. No one actually protested, but Teague could tell his friends didn’t like the idea.
“After all this running around, you’re just going to go home?” Jasper protested.
“Why not? They won’t expect it.”
“It’s either brilliant or stupid. I’m not sure which,” Jasper grumbled.
“Must they be mutually exclusive?”
Jasper exchanged a look with Aileen and Nadeya. “Apparently not. Okay. But you’ve got company.”
“Why not? Viv loves a crowd.”
They headed back to Teague’s house. The red Pinto was gone and Jasper’s Boss was parked beside the garage. Lights glittered cheerfully in the windows and the music played…
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