Synopsis

He stood at the helm, the familiar weight a comfort, yet the quiet felt heavy with unspoken worry. The sea stretched before him, vast and indifferent, mirroring the unease in his own heart. The news had begun to ripple through the fleet, each whisper carrying a fresh wave of concern. Captain Phil was unwell, incapacitated even, and the implications were far-reaching. A replacement was needed, and the task had fallen to Captain Andy. As Andy began training Mike, a shadow of envy fell acros