“Shit. I’m telling you, that’s got to be why they’re dragging her to DC. Otherwise, they’d have asked for money by now.” He stops to watch my face, no doubt worried how I’ll react but I’m miles ahead of him.
“Jason, what systems in the tunnel are connected to the internet?”
“Cameras, oxygen, and lights. Would you like me to give you access?”
The avatar appears perfectly calm while my mouth drops open. “Holy fuck! Are you shitting me? Those controls are encrypted with the highest standards.”
Jason steps closer, his young confused face taking up most of the screen. “I cannot eliminate waste. What is your question?”
I put my nose to the monitor, even as I realize it can’t meet me eye to eye. “Are you saying you can hack into the Blue Plains’ control panel?
“Yes.”
Before I can ask how, Grayson breaks into our conversation and appears on the screen. “Suds? Lucky? I’m here with the FBI. They’ve asked me to assure you Callie’s their highest priority. Jason sent us everything. We’re close, real close to bringing her home.”
