XXV
HomecomingThe Mosquito came in for a landing on the abandoned runway without any engine trouble or bad luck to slow their descent. The plane touched down smoothly as well as any aircraft of this vintage could, and Hunter was grateful that it had done so in one piece when he finally shut down the engines. At the hangar, he could see the welcome sight of his Chopper parked against the side of the building. After having to drive that piece of crap earlier, he was grateful for a decent machine again.
Hunter slid the canopy open and jumped out of the plane quickly before helping out Lake. She moved slowly and with difficulty. Without adrenaline and constant danger overriding the pain, he suspected that she could feel it acutely now. He wanted to get her to the hospital right away, but su
