Carrying a couple gallons of water a mile in the hot jungle was the opposite of his favorite workout. He hefted the pack onto the ledge of the van’s hood. “Here’s enough water for everyone for the day. We’ll be back in a few hours.” Bradley nodded, his head bent toward the engine. “We are making great progress,” Sam said. “Good.” Luca nodded, grabbed a few bottles of water for their group, then it was time to head back in. He turned to Avery and the others. “Remember, we’re looking for paths we may have missed yesterday.” He didn't know why he hadn't thought of it sooner. It just proved more that he and Avery made a great team. He needed her. She needed him, too. Now if he could convince her of that. Avery, June, and Benny nodded at his instructions to keep their eyes peeled, and they started back into the inferno. They hiked straight for the fork where their two paths met. Any deviation from the path would happen there. As they walked, Luca stumbled. A large stick lay in the path.
