Chapter 5

Mike broke out in a cold sweat.

"What's going on?" Emily hurried over, her heels clicking on the floor. "Come on. Mr. Stone's watching us."

"The engine won't turn over," Mike said, sounding flustered. "It was working just a minute ago."

"No way. Did you forget to step on the brake?"

"Of course I did."

Charles rushed over, his face ashen.

"What's going on? Why does it have to drop the ball right when we need it most?" Charles said, frustration in his voice.

"Mr. Grant, the car's immobilized," Mike stammered, staring at the flashing red warning lights on the…