Chapter 42: Confrontation

Andrew's eyes widened as a grin spread across his face. "Probably over fifteen now… Definitely more than fifteen," he said, glancing at Cindy with excitement. "With the new gear? Maybe up to twenty-five."

Cindy raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Twenty-five jumps? Don't get cocky."

"Not cocky," Andrew shot back, the grin widening. "Just confident."

Cindy smiled and then pointed toward the horizon. "Alright, show-off. The wife's direction? Behind the city," she said, her voice clipped. "A couple hundred miles past it."

Andrew's expression grew thoughtful as he stared at the city. "So… how far do you think I can jump now?"

Cindy folded her arms. "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?"