Day 2,378
EVA WOKE HERSELF UP coughing. Her sleep had been restless, full of nightmares and anxiety. She rose, walked to the window, and peered out over the lake, searching for her boat. She spotted a duck floating near the shoreline. The water was still, no wind disturbing the surface. The pre-dawn light was gradually filling the sky, the brightest stars visible above the lake, the still waters inviting guests for a swim. Eva grabbed her red parka off the nearby table and slipped on her boots and gloves. She pulled out the flashlight from her pocket and flipped it on and off, testing that it still worked. She put it back in her pocket, zipping it safely shut. She needed to clear her mind, and it was rare for the weather to be nice enough for a stroll while some of the stars were still vi
