CHAPTER 7Ryan was startled by the alarm going off at 4:45 a.m. The room was pitch-dark and he was disoriented at first. Finally remembering where he was and the order of the day, he flipped on the bedside light, grabbed his clothes, and headed to the bathroom to wash up. When he finished, he started down the stairs only to be greeted by Molly heading up in the opposite direction. After he stroked her head, she let him pass.
Miles was busy in the kitchen setting out travel mugs, sweetener, and milk so they could take their coffee to go. He looked up. “There’s a banana in the basket on the counter. I suggest you eat a little something before we head out onto Michi Gami. George will have lunch on board, but it’ll be a good while until he brings it out.”
“Michi Gami?” Ryan asked.
“Native Am
