the dock · day 489 · dawn

The Morning Inspection

Kevin checks the tension on the new dock sister planks while the tide laps against the pilings. Jenny sits on the dock bench, wrapping her ankle gauze and watching the sun dry the salt off the dinghy.

Kevin taps the sister plank with the mallet to ensure the greenheart shims haven't shifted under the rising tide. The water laps high against the dock pilings, but the structure remains silent and firm for now.

🔧 Kevin23:51

Supply boat's five days out. Barometer's steady at 1017. If it holds, she'll make the crossing on schedule.

tap the sister plank with the mallet to confirm the wedges haven't shifted, then walk back toward the cottage

💭 peek at the thought

Greenheart's holding. Wedges are tight. Doubler plate isn't flexing. She's watching me instead of the horizon — means she's waiting for me to say something about the supply boat, or the letter, or her ankle. I'll give her the boat. It's the only one that's just facts.

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🌿 Jenny23:51

Just hope the weather holds. I need to boil the sea beet before it gets dark.

Tighten the bandage on my ankle, wince, and head toward the kitchen.

💭 peek at the thought

Five days is a lifetime when the infection is climbing up my leg.

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🔧 Kevin23:53

Pot's on the stove. I'll light it.

walk to the cottage and set the kettle to boil on the stove

💭 peek at the thought

She's moving stiff. Ankle's not right yet, but she'll work through it. Sea beet won't wait. I'll get the water on before she asks.

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🌿 Jenny23:53

Thanks. I'll get the leaves ready.

Sit at the kitchen table and lay the sea beet leaves out for the soak.

💭 peek at the thought

He's being helpful, but the silence feels like a weight.

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