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going to stop her? An announcement interrupted her thoughts.
    â€˜On behalf of the captain and crew, I hope you have enjoyed your flight today and have a safe and enjoyable time in Africa. Please ensure your table is folded, your seat is upright and your seatbelt is tightly fastened in preparation for landing.’
    Well, thought EJ, this is it. I’m sure I’ll think of something.
    The plane touched down on the tarmac and the passengers filed out through the forward door, the attendants farewelling them and wishing them a happy holiday as they left.
    â€˜Thank you,’ said Emma as she walked out.
    â€˜Our pleasure,’ said the attendant. ‘And good luck, EJ12,’ she whispered.
    The Jacks family walked down the steps from the plane and on to the tarmac. A hot, dry wind blew and the sun beat down on their faces.
    â€˜Over there,’ said Bob, pointing to a tall woman holding a sign saying ‘Jacks Family.’
    â€˜ Jambo ! Welcome to Africa!’ cried the woman. ‘My name is Rafiki. Welcome to Angavu Safaris!’
    â€˜Angavu?’ asked Bob. ‘What does that mean?’
    â€˜It means “shining” in Swahili,’ replied Rafiki.
    Emma and her mum smiled knowingly at each at each other.

    Rafiki took the Jacks to the baggage claim area and they waited by the long conveyor belt that snaked its way through the arrivals hall. Suddenly a bell sounded and an orange light above a chute in the back wall began to flash. The conveyor belt started to move and bags and suitcases started to tumble out of the chute.
    â€˜Emma,’ said Rafiki, ‘the toilets are straight ahead.’
    â€˜Oh, I’m fine, thanks,’ replied Emma.
    â€˜They’re right there,’ pressed Rafiki. ‘Next to the lockers,’ she whispered. ‘Go to aisle CC.’
    CC? Now Emma got it. ‘Oh, actually yes, thanks Rafiki,’ said Emma as she walked over to the locker area. She found the third row and began looking from the start of the row.
    â€˜CC1, CC2,’ she said, walking slowly down the row. ‘And here on the end is CC12.’
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    It was a message from SHINE .

    I should have guessed, thought EJ as she keyed in the code. Once she pressed the last number, she heard the lock click and she opened the door.
    â€˜ Jambo , EJ12!’ A small girl, pale with freckles and reddish-blonde, plaited hair, was sitting in the locker, smiling out at EJ.
    â€˜Hi, CC! Is it comfortable in there?’
    â€˜Actually, it’s bigger than it looks. And it’s in the perfect position. I can see everyone who enters and leaves the airport.’
    â€˜And what have you seen, CC?’ asked EJ.
    â€˜Adriana has escaped SHINE detention.’
    â€˜I know,’ said EJ. ‘A1 told me this morning.’
    â€˜And it gets worse,’ said CC. ‘She’s here.’
    EJ swung around quickly.
    â€˜Not now, but in Africa. She flew in late last night, arriving on the same flight as a large delivery of boxes. I snuck around to take a closer look at them earlier today. They are packing crates with ventilation holes and they are stamped SWR. But they aren’t part of our SWR operation.’
    â€˜So there are two SWRs,’ said EJ. ‘But what is Adriana doing with hers?’
    â€˜That’s all I know,’ said CC. ‘But, as you’ve probably guessed, Angavu Safaris are a SHINE cover and Rafiki will take you and SJ45 to our SWR.’
    â€˜But what about Dad and Bob?’ asked EJ.
    â€˜Don’t worry, there’s a plan.’
    â€˜I should have known,’ said EJ. ‘Thanks, CC.’
    â€˜Good luck, EJ12,’ smiled CC, closing the door.
    EJ rejoined her family just as Bob and Dad were pulling the last of their cases off the conveyor belt.
    â€˜Okay,’ said Rafiki, ‘Your prize gives you two options for the first part of your holiday and then you will finish with two days on the