Up, Up and Away
Her pilot's consternation at the secrecy was upsetting, but GERTI knew where they were going. It might prove dangerous, too. She vowed on take-off that all her people would be safe. She made sure that the first part of her fake flight path was in order, then up she went..
GERTI climbed steadily, yet swiftly, under Martin's control; stripped as she was now of her old fat-pack she was a very happy Lady. It had been a good 'diet', and having friends in Switzerland and helped ensure that her excess bulk had gone to a very good, safe, home. It was great to have Martin back on her flight deck too; even though Herc and Douglas had been good to her in his absence they just weren't Martin Crieff!
Their passengers' luggage indicated they were headed for a private island, a special honeymoon destination that GERTI had heard of, Rapatoka, but also knew that a basic commercial airplane like her could never hope to land there. . .
The human cargo were not usually noteworthy, but this time GERTI couldn't afford to ignore them. Their 'cover' as honeymooners must have rung true for the people at the airport. They looked like they were 'in love', sticking to each other at the lips, rather like Martin and Theresa. They looked rich too, and GERTI hoped they were, because Carolyn always wanted her to be a good earner.