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Merrell worked very well as a
     
team. Devon and Flim could not help but feel a little left out.
     
Sensing their discomfort, Merrell turned to Devon and Flim. “What do you think, guys?”
     
The two nodded in agreement and then began to wrestle one of the cases out of the rack
     
onto the floor. It hit the floor with a thump, but did not seem too heavy. Devon flipped open the
old-style latches on the case and raised the lid. All sorts of supplies were packed inside. He
     
could see food concentrates, a large first aid kit, and two containers of water. The others
     
crowded around behind him, examining their prize.
     
Jacinda reached out and closed the lid of the case. “Okay, no time to waste. Let’s start
     
getting these up to the top deck. They look light enough for each pair of us to handle one.”
     
They all nodded as Devon fastened the latches on the case they had examined. He
     
scooted it toward Merrell and Jacinda who lifted it up and turned back toward the ladder. Devon
     
and Flim retrieved another case and followed the others. It took quite a bit of effort to drag the
     
cases over the pile of luggage, but they managed. By the time Devon and Flim got their case to
     
the ladder leading up Merrell and Jacinda were still pondering the best way to get the case up the
     
ladder.
     
Finally, Jacinda climbed the ladder and then Merrell picked up the case over his head
     
with one end toward the open hatch. Jacinda reached down and grabbed the handle of the case
     
and was able to lift it slightly. Merrell immediately began climbing the ladder while pushing the
     
hanging end of the case with his shoulder. After a few moments the two were able to lever the
     
case through the hatch and into the passenger compartment.
     
Devon looked over at Flim. “I don’t think either of us are big enough the pull that off.”
     
“Yup,” Flim nodded in agreement.
     
Just then Jacinda’s head appeared through the hatch. She was smiling widely.
     
“Let’s go, you two.”
     
“Ah, I think we need some help.”
     
Her smile grew even wider. “As long as you admit you need help. That is the important
     
thing.” There was no trace of meanness in her voice, only good natured teasing.
Merrell clambered back down the ladder. Once at the bottom he motioned for Devon to
     
climb up.
     
“After you.”
     
Devon scurried up the ladder and through the hatch. He reached down, just as Jacinda
     
had and helped Merrell bring this case up as well. Merrell followed the case through the hatch.
     
Flim was right behind him. The four friends carried the cases to the front of the ship and set
     
them on their empty seats.
     
Jacinda paused. “Let me check on Mr. Jacobs before we go back down for more
     
supplies.”
     
She bent over Deke, who was still unconscious, and began to check him over.
     
“He doesn’t seem to be too badly injured, but I can’t be sure.” She shook him lightly one
     
last time. He moaned as his eyes fluttered open. All four friends let out a sigh of relief.
     
Deke gave them a weak smile. “I’m back now. How long was I out this time?”
     
Devon began to speak, but Jacinda spoke up before he could begin.
     
“You were out for about thirty minutes. We found the supplies in the cargo hold.”
     
Deke nodded, obviously pleased. “Good work. Are they easy to get to?”
     
“They are a little tough. We have to drag them over a pile of luggage, but other than that,
     
it is a snap. We even brought up two cases already.”
     
“Excellent work Jacinda.”
     
Flim groaned loudly. Jacinda looked sheepish for a moment.
     
“It wasn’t just me Mr. Jacobs. We all helped, especially Merrell. I guess I just took
     
charge.”
     
“You can say that again.” Flim laughed.
Jacinda blushed, suddenly aware that her earlier assertiveness may have been a little
     
overpowering for the others.
     
“I didn’t mean anything by it.”
     
Devon put his hand on her