“No fire extinguishers or medical personnel required,” Annette joked. “I believe you’ve broken the klutzy curse.”
Amit and Barty high-fived each other.
“Time for me to take on trivia.” Millie exited the galley, passing by Ocean Treasures, the ship’s main gift shop.
Cat stood near the window, arranging a display of Tortuga rum cakes. Noticing Millie, she darted out into the hallway. “Hey, Millie.”
“Hey, Cat. How’s biz?”
“Busy. You know how it is when we miss a port. The passengers are in the mood to shop.” Cat shifted her feet. “I would ask how your day is going but I already have a pretty good idea.”
“It’s all hands on deck.” Millie told her about the chocolate croissant making class. “Amit has found his passion.”
“He loves his job. Barty seems to be working out well too.” Cat changed the subject. “How are your cousins and friends enjoying their cruise?”
“So far, so good,” Millie said. “I’m hosting a craft class a little later. Why don’t you hang out with us and tap into your creative side?”
“I could use a break. Where and when?”
“The library.” She gave her the time.
“Count me in. I’ll see you then.”
Millie hustled to the bar outside the casino and set up for a round of trivia. A small competition ensued, with two parties getting all but one answer correct. As she passed out the prizes, cards for the coffee shop, she realized why. “Becky. I thought you looked familiar.”
“My husband and I are on the second half of our back-to-back cruise.”
“No wonder you knew the trivia answers.” Making a mental note to ditch the rest of last week’s questions and replace them with all new ones, she stacked the supplies in the cabinet.
Millie steered it off to the side, thinking now would be a good time to check in with Guest Services to see if there were any complaints.
Thud, thud.Fast steps echoed. Several crew members, dressed in security uniforms, ran past. She turned her radio up, thinking she’d missed an important announcement.
Suharto appeared, moving at a rapid rate.
Millie called his name.
He abruptly stopped. “Hey, Millie.”
“What’s going on?”
“The bridge received a distress signal. Siren of the Seas is in the process of dispatching a rescue crew.”
Chapter 9
Millie said the first thing that popped into her head. “Siren of the Seas has located another vessel in distress?”
“It appears to be very similar to the one that sent a mayday signal when we were on our way to Bimini.”
“At least it’s daylight and safer for the rescue crew to venture out.”
“Correct. Captain Armati and the bridge officers have the vessel in their sights.” Suharto took off, explaining he was on his way to the launch location.
Millie trailed behind at a slower pace. By the time she arrived, Sharky and the safety crew were already lowering the boat. She whispered a prayer for the rescue team’s safety. As soon as the Zodiac hit the water, it sped off.
Heavy footsteps echoed. Dave Patterson rounded the corner. He strode over to Sharky and Suharto and began motioning with his hands, a troubled look on his face.
Millie felt a light tap on her shoulder. She turned to find Cat and Annette standing behind her.
