Quiet voices startled Tom from his dozing. He hadn't quite been asleep but he hadn't been awake either. Brooke stirred at his side. He turned to see some of the others gathered together eating breakfast. The sun was just starting to light up the horizon and the air still felt a little brisk despite the humidity.

He sat up and helped Brooke to a sitting position. "Ready for some breakfast?" He asked.

She nodded and he retrieved the supplies from his pack. They sat ...