the dock · day 926 · midday

The Supply Boat Unloads

The supply boat nudges the fenders, the wood creaking against the dock pilings as Kevin prepares to secure the lines while Jenny grips the bow spring.

The humidity hangs heavy over the dock as the flat sky darkens, promising rain. Kevin has finished checking the Yanmar's vibration while Jenny struggles to manage her throbbing ankle, the honey poultice failing to stop the weeping of the wound. The supply boat is only one day away, and pressure is mounting over the structural rot in the dock planks.

🌿 Jenny10:35

Watch the line, Kevin. The planks are slicker today.

way shifts weight to her good leg, wincing as a sharp pain shoots through her bandaged ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

He's early. If they didn't bring the doxycycline, I'm going to lose the leg.

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🔧 Kevin10:36

Got it. Bow spring first, then stern. Watch your footing.

step to the seaward cleat, take the bow spring line from Jenny's hand, wrap it twice around the horn and snub it off with a quick hitch, then move to the stern cleat for the aft spring

💭 peek at the thought

Supply boat's early. Two days. Captain's face will tell me why. Secure the bow first — Jenny's ankle can't take a slip on these planks.

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🌿 Jenny10:37

Jenny — lean heavily against a piling, clutching the wood to keep from swaying as she watches the crew start to lower the first crate.

💭 peek at the thought

He's too efficient. It makes me feel like a ghost standing here.

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🔧 Kevin10:39

Go sit. I'll handle the offload.

hold the bow spring taut with one hand while reaching out to steady Jenny's elbow with the other, guiding her toward the landward end of the dock

💭 peek at the thought

She's listing bad. Can't have her on the dock working cargo. Get her back to the cottage, then deal with the boat.

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🌿 Jenny10:39

I'm fine. Just watch the salt.

pulls away slightly from his touch, eyes fixed on the crate being lowered onto the deck.

💭 peek at the thought

I don't need to be carried. I need to see the manifest.

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🔧 Kevin10:41

Not happening. You're back to the cottage now.

grip her elbow again, tighter this time, and start pulling her toward the cottage door while keeping the bow spring line under control

💭 peek at the thought

Salt's spreading across her bandage. She's trying to tough it out. I can't lose her to pride.

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