Elektra

Early the next morning, Los Angeles sunlight streamed through the windows, scattering patches of light across the cottage. Lin Hai hadn't set an alarm, but his body clock was precise. He was already up and washing for the day.

Gwen and Harry woke soon after. For a while, the cottage filled with running water, toothbrushes tapping against cups, and Peter's perpetually sleepy muttering as Harry woke him.

Lin Hai had just finished making breakfast when his phone rang on the dining table in the living room. Its pleasant ringtone sounded especially clear in the morning air.

Gwen, who was setting out the dishes, picked it up and glanced at the screen. She carried it into the kitchen and said to Lin Hai, who was rinsing the frying pan and putting away the utensils, "It's Matt." She handed him the phone, having already answered the call.

Lin Hai turned off the tap, casually wiped his wet hands on his apron, and put the phone to his ear. "Morning, Matt! Had breakfast yet? We're about to eat, then we'll head over to your office together."

Matt's voice came through the phone. "Morning, Lin Hai. Foggy and I have already eaten, so don't worry about us. I'm calling mainly to tell you I got in touch with Elektra last night."

"When she heard about the plan to destroy The Hand, she was very interested. She agreed to come over as soon as she could. She should arrive around the same time you do."

A smile spread across Lin Hai's face. "Good news first thing in the morning! Give us a little while. We'll be there soon. See you!"

"See you," Matt replied, then hung up.

Gwen had heard the conversation too. She and Lin Hai exchanged smiles, then she took her glass of