"Conferring with Ike right now." Taylor whispered back.
"Hey!" the leader yelled at them "No talking!"
Zac's eyes flickered from the leader to Jo. She held his gaze for a moment before looking away.
*So, Ike, any ideas?*
*Well, y'know, I was thinking I could maybe use my Telekinesis to get their guns from them, but ahh…*
*Zac would go off his brain at you afterwards.*
*Yeah, exactly. I'm not sure I like facing his wrath.*
*Besides, Mom and Dad'll probably be on his side.*
The guys thought a moment. Then Taylor got the impression someone was staring at him. It was Jo. They head each other's gaze for a moment, and Taylor was certain she was trying to tell him something.
*Ike? I think Jo may have a plan. I'm going to send a probe over.*
*Ok.*
Taylor focused, and carefully sent a probe over to Jo's head. Jo, not being at all telepathic, could not communicate with Taylor of course, but as Taylor suspected, she was working on a plan, and she had taken into account the powers that the Hansons (well, the Hansons available) had.
*Ok, Jo has a plan.* Taylor said. *I'm not sure how well it's gonna turn out, but it's the only one we have right now.*
*A plan is better than no plan.* Isaac replied.
Taylor started filling Isaac in on the details.
"Hmm." said the leader, taking a good look at Jo.
The leader hadn't said anything since telling Zac and Taylor to stop talking, so this comment had people's attention. The guy lowered his gun slightly and pressed his arm more against Jo's body.
"So tell me sweet lips," he continued, caressing her face with he gun, "how'd you like to play a little game?"
Zac stared as Jo gave the leader a contemptuous glare.
"Drop dead." She replied haughtily.
The leader smirked and leant towards her, thrusting his lips on hers.
"Leave her alone!" Zac burst out.
Everyone stared at him.
*Taylor! Now!* Isaac cried urgently.