A few quick dives the following morning disclosed nothing of interest around the first wreck they had found, but Jimmy identified it as a common type of small cargo vessel. Then the destroyer escort sailed for St. Thomas.
Before it left, there was time for a few words with Steve Ames.
"I'm leaving St. Thomas by air tonight for Washington," he reported. "Something new has come up and I'm needed. I may need you, too, before this case is over. The report wasn't detailed, but it carried a few implications that have me worried."
"We'll be ready if you need us," Rick assured him.
Steve's warm smile flashed. "I know," he said. "I'll see you soon."