Accepts losses

When I woke up in the morning, I had a terrible headache. Glancing over at Laura, who was still sleeping, I slowly made my way to the trailer's bathroom. After throwing up once or twice, I walked over to the desk and started rearranging my papers, packing them into my suitcase. If the university really didn't want to fund my project, so be it. This dig had been going on for a while, anyway, so I put on my best face and walked outside.

The cool morning air brushed across my face, as I saw...