Ray steered the hovercraft back toward Bay Garden, and Molly and the other women finally exhaled in relief.

Of course they were worried—their man was out on an adventure, and his opponents were too strong to underestimate.

After breakfast, Ray checked on Celine. Experience told him she would probably start condensing the "seed" tomorrow or the day after.

Good. Whether she evolved or not, she just needed to get through it. That way, he wouldn't have an unresolved worry gnawing at him.

On the