Page 85 of Hidden Chance

“Maybe, maybe not. But you know what’s great? I know that anytime I’m afraid and unsure of God’s plans, I can think back to this moment and know, no matter what, God knows what He’s doing, and He’ll move mountains to get His plans across the line.”

“Hannah.”

“Yeah?”

But he didn’t have the words. He didn’t even know what he wanted to say. It was the feeling of wanting to be closer to her more than anything, but he didn’t know how to make that happen. “Nothing. Never mind. We should get in there before they start without us.”

Inside, Jemi was laughing. Her color had continued to improve and now appeared completely restored. Robby didn’t know what she had looked like before, but she had no sign of sickness anymore.

“Everything all set with the plane?” Peter asked.

“Yeah, we’ll be ready to leave in the morning.”

“Great.”

“We’ll understand if you want to stay here now, though.”

“No. I told you I’m coming, so I’m coming. Jemi and I will have plenty of time once I’m back.” He took hold of her hand.

“Once you’re back?” Jemi said.

“You don’t think I should go?”

“No, you definitely should go. But I’m coming with you.”

“No,” Peter said without hesitation. “You’re staying here so you can fully recover. You need to see the doctor and let the hospital give you the all clear.”

She yanked her hand out of his. “Excuse me, Peter Black, but there is no way I will let you bench me on this mission. I think I let you get your own way too much while I was sick.”

“You’re being unreasonable.”

“Am I? What purpose will it serve for me to stayhome? I can see the doctor later. Nothing’s going to change between now and then. I’ve been out of action for too many years because of that wretched cancer. I need to get out of here. This place is too full of sick. This is the perfect opportunity.”

“Jemi.”

“Don’t you give me that voice. You know it’s pointless. This is happening whether you like it or not. I’m coming.”

Robby snorted.

“What’s so funny?” Peter said. “This is not the same.”

“The same as what?” Jemi said.

“It’s a similar conversation to the one Peter and I had about Hannah coming along.”

“You didn’t want Hannah to go? No surprises there. I can see the way you look at her.”

“Jemi.” Peter widened his eyes in warning.

“Sorry, I have no filter at the moment. But you’d be stupid not to bring her, she’ll be brilliant. And so will I.”

“You were on your deathbed hours ago.”

“And now I’m not.”

“I’d feel better if you took more time to recover. There will be other missions.”

“What part of ‘I am healed’ haven’t you figured out yet?”

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