Author's Note: Here's a special "next-day" edition! I have a special treat in mind if I can complete it, so I may accelerate the drabble chapters if I can complete them in time. As such, be sure you've read drabbles 5, 6, and 7 since they've all been posted recently before proceeding with this one. Thanks!
Thanks, too, to Nillis82 for the great review of Drabble 7. Yes, the story will kick into high gear soon! :-)
Drabble 8: A Night at the Station
They were on their way down the mountain when evening came. Another relay station became shelter for the night.
Its dormitory was crowded with six bunk beds. A room with a double bed was reserved for women or married couples, but none were present. The banker paid for the privilege.
After dinner, bunks were welcomed by the rest.
John lay on the hard surface, his clothes rolled as a pillow. After considering his business, thoughts returned to Victoria and the little one. He would see her soon and the baby soon thereafter.
Smiling despite surrounding snores, sleep finally overcame him.
~HC~