He sat up and then plopped right back down. He put his hand up over his eyes to shield them from the light that streamed in from the window. He glanced around the room and noticed there were no clocks. Huh, this really is paradise. He reached for his pants and pulled his phone from the pocket to check the time. Eleven a.m. He sat on the edge of the bed as he put on his boots. “Hey there, Bandit. Good morning, buddy. Hope I didn’t make you wait long.” Case stood over the bed and pulled up the covers. He then went into the adjoining bath, and as he caught his reflection in the mirror, he ran his fingers through his hair. After opening the door, he walked down the hall with Bandit following. When he turned the corner, he saw that Larina was outside. Shielding his eyes again, he poured a cup of coffee, and they headed outside.
