His sister's abrupt departure with the shady looking character left it wide open for him to follow with the other pilot.
"You were going to take them to Storm Haven Island, yes?"
"Yes, it is a remote island off the coast of Cuba. It's a long flight from here and for just one person not worth the fare."
"What do you normally charge?"
"I told her $80 for two of them, they had some supplies and stuff."
"I'll pay you double that just for me, now." The American pilot accepted the more than generous offer from Eraldo, and withing an hour after Alannah and Nicolò leaving he too was on his way. He sent a message to Erik, and one to his father. Telling them both where he was heading and just who he was after, the perk of the chase, he told his father was that not only did he find Alannah, but now he had Nicolò as well.