Chapter 123 Unexpected Allies

• Again, in his cabin, James winced once more at how much his muscles ached from another miserable night on that lumpy cabin mattress. His lazy ass finally got going after smelling brewing coffee, so he tripped into the kitchen, squinting against the bright morning light.
• As usual, Hawk hunched over her laptop, typing away like a woman obsessed. She looked up as James walked in. "About time you woke up. We have a busy day ahead."
• James grunted and filled his cup with coffee. "What's on the agenda?"