They arrived at Alice Springs in the evening and settled into the military camp for the night. They'd driven hard the final two days only breaking for meals and toilet stops. The group were cranky and short tempered, all they wanted was a drink and bed, which is what they got.
The next morning Major Vic Thompson found Sundown and McFly and took them across the parade ground to see General Hughes, the commanding officer, Australian Third Army.
Throughout their trip Sundown milked the major to learn what type of person the general really was. He wanted to be fully prepared before he shared his plans. He had dreamed the meeting many a time but it was always inconclusive, even his Shamus specter didn't help much.
The sun was shining, the day cool and the Nissen hut was warmed by a cheery fi
