The kids just stood and stared at each other.Suddenly, they heard heavy feet thunder down the cabin stairs. They held their breath.They heard a small thump, then a bigger one. Then the feet were walking again, this time going up the stairs.The small room got hot fast. Sweat ran into Dink’s eyes. He could barely breathe.They waited, but heard no more noises.“I smell scrambled eggs!” Josh whispered into Dink’s ear.Dink rolled his eyes.“Well, I do!” said Josh.Dink waited a few more minutes, then opened the door a crack. Cool air rushed into the bathroom.Dink quickly looked around the cabin. He could hear the men talking up above. He gently pulled the door shut.“They’re up on deck,” he said. “We can’t stay in this bathroom. If one of them wants to use it, we’re sunk!”“Why don’t we just leave?” Josh asked.“How do we explain why we’re hiding in their boat?” Ruth Rose said. “It’s too late!”Dink slipped out of the bathroom and saw a trapdoor in the floor.Kneeling, Dink pulled the trapdoor open.
