It has been two days, Lockhart is on the move, we need to get this thing opened Liam said.
He , Kim, Trent, Kennedy and Adrian were in the kitchen having breakfast. The others were still sleeping.
Kim leaned against the counter, arms crossed.He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck, then stepped forward.
You know, Kim said, his voice cutting through the silence, I know someone who can crack that flash drive.
Adrian turned to look at him, skepticism in his eyes. Who do you know that can crack a drive like that?
Kim gave a small smirk. Devin.
Adrian raised an eyebrow, surprised. "
Devin? As in Devin Stabler? Thee Devin Stabler?
Kim nodded, chuckling. Yes, Adrian. Thee Devin Stabler. The same guy who took care of you back in high school.
Adrian blinked, clearly taken aback. Wait, I thought you had a falling out with all your high school friends. You never mentioned reconnecting with him.
Kim shrugged. We did have a falling out, but I met him again when I went back to school. Turns out, he’s playing basketball now and also doing a major in law, Kim said.
He's at school and you didn't think to make us meet, Adrian said.
I forgot dude Kim said.
Liam, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, spoke up. Well, then, what are you waiting for? Call him.
Adrian still seemed unsure, processing the information. "LAre you sure Devin can handle this? I mean, this is some serious encryption. We’re talking military-level security.
Trust me. Devin's more than just a basketball player. He’s got a mind for this kind of stuff. He was always a tech genius, even back in high school. If anyone can crack that drive, it’s him.
Alright, give him a call. But make sure he understands what he's getting into. This isn’t just some game.
Kim nodded, already pulling out his phone. I’ll handle it. Devin owes me a favor anyway.
As Kim stepped aside to make the call, Adrian exchanged a glance with Trent, who nodded in silent agreement. Kennedy, still sitting at the table, watched the whole exchange with a mixture of relief and curiosity.
Looks like we might have a way in. Let’s hope Devin’s as good as Kim says.
Yeah. Let’s hope Liam said.
Look, I know things are still weird between us, but I appreciate you even considering cracking the drive. You didn’t have to Kennedy said.
Adrian's eyes flicked toward him but didn’t linger. This isn’t about you, Ken. It’s about stopping him. The general has destroyed enough lives.
Kennedy’s right, though. You didn’t have to help him, but you did. It means something.
Since when are you a Kennedy fan Liam asked.
We all have our demons, we all deserve second chances Trent said.
Adrian didn’t say anything, just kept staring at the flash drive, lost in thought. Kim walked back in, phone in hand, with a smirk on his face.
Good news, Kim announced. Devin’s down to help. He said he’ll swing by tomorrow evening.
That soon? Liam asked, surprised.
Kim nodded. Yeah, I told him it was urgent. He’ll prioritize it.
Adrian glanced at Kim, still processing. And he knows what he's getting into? This isn’t just hacking into some school server.
