Dani woke to Cruz gently shaking her shoulder. As soon as her eyes fluttered open, he gave her a thumbs-up and smile.
“Thanks, Cruz,” she said as she pulled her aching body out of the corner of the bridge.
Dani stretched, her joints popping as she stood. The floor was not nearly as comfortable as her captain’s chair, but she wasn’t able to close her eyes long enough to rest decently with the screen displayed before her. She grabbed a small package of nuts and plopped down on the floor next to Howard, staring up at the massive screen. Both the forward and aft cameras still featured the stillness of space, just as they had for a few days now. With each passing shift, her hope diminished slightly and maintaining her positivity became more of a chore.
“Must have been quite the nap.” H
