The Cabin

Tommy and Glenn reached the top of the trail by mid-morning, stopping at a tumble of large rocks to catch their breath. They were comfortable with the timing, knowing there was time aplenty to do what they’d planned carefully over the past three months. Everything would unfold just as they imagined it. “The cabin is just over that rise. Let’s go.” Glenn picked up the rifle, checked the load and followed Tommy stepping cautiously toward the rise.