The next morning, Murdock, who hadn’t slept the night before, saw to it that Wagner and Reed had their own area to discuss their agreement. It was a smallish clearing not far from Murdock’s camp. Murdock had stationed himself within sight and was armed with his bow. Reed and Wagner were both unarmed.
“How is it going?” Annie flashed.
“About as expected,” Murdock flashed back. “You have any thoughts on Heather?”
“She’d make a good addition. She told you of the recognition of Palmer’s crew out of a sense of loyalty, loyalty to you,” Annie flashed.
“Congratulate me,” Declan intruded excitedly. “I’m a new father!”
“Congratulations!” Murdock replied, grinning
“What did Emily have?” Annie asked, grinning.
“I’ll introduce the two of you to Maureen Emeline Griffen when you return,” Declan r
