CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
KENNEDY
Five weeks later, we gathered on Ford’s new deck for a celebration. Construction had begun on their homestead on the property a couple months ago, and the exterior was built out. He and Indi couldn’t move in yet, but the outdoor area was ready. It had been designed for entertaining, with a huge deck and grill and picnic tables he’d bought from Buchanan Hardware. The spot was perfect, down by the river. The view alone made it an unparalleled location for big gatherings.
We’d brought the food and supplies down from Mrs. L’s for the barbecue.
The entire Alpha Mountain Security cohort, including Mrs. L, Megan and Indi, was sitting at two long picnic tables pushed together eating grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. We were joined by our colleagues from San Diego–Li
