42 THE PLAN

CHAPTER 42 THE PLAN Jaya pressed a button on the side of the milking parlor and the door hummed open. She and her brother stepped inside and wound their way past gleaming pipes and tanks and over to where Roz was cleaning some equipment. "We found a diagram of your design!" said Jaya. "We think we can help you escape!" "The problem is your Transmitter," said Jad. "That's the device that sends out your electronic signal. If we can remove your Transmitter, you'll be able to run away whenever you want, without anyone tracking you." "Do you know how to remove it?" asked Roz. "I think so." The boy chuckled nervously. "But we won't know for sure until we open you up and take a look." "We'll have to do it late at night," said Jaya. "When Dad is sleeping."

"We just need to find a place where we can work in private," said Jad, rubbing his chin. "How about the old barn?" said Roz. "It is quiet and hidden. I can prepare the barn today and you can operate on me tonight." Everyone agreed, and the plan was set.