Archer headed back to town after breakfast, buying another sleeping bag and pillow along with more supplies as the extra mouth was making their food deplete quickly.
He also went to the bank, using one of the cash machines, placing his card into the slot and checking his balance, grimacing as the warning of international charges flashed up but knowing that there was nothing he could do about it.
He had a healthy amount of dollars available, allowing him a breath of relief that he could continue to support his small family for a long while.
Removing his card again, he headed back to the mine, walking in to Anya and Kurt talking quietly to each other, heads bowed together as Anya waved her hands around as if convincing her husband about something.
‘I agree babe, but it’s not our choice’,
