The tsunami rang the planet like a bell. Seattle still stood. The rest of the Pacific Northwest, however…
Rick Pine cooks in a prison work camp during the cleanup and dreams of opening his own bistro when he gets out.
He discovers that allies and those who can help his dreams come from the most unlikely of places.
For those who like their science fiction with a twist, as well as the chance to explore the expanded universe of The Collective, pick up The Shipwrecked Mermaid!
Also read the novel Imposters, inspired by this short story.
Originally published in Tales From an Alien Campfire.