Chapter 46

The pic is delicious.

Even though it was store bought and a little stale, I can’t remember enjoying something more.

“Thank you,” I say.

He smiles at me.

“Seriously. I still don’t know how you turned up out of the blue or how you knew to come to the hospital…”

I leave the sentence hanging, but he doesn’t answer my question.

“Well, in any event,” I eventually fill the silence. “I really appreciate you breaking me out. And that pie is probably the best thing I’ve ever eaten.”

He laughs. “You’re easy to please.”

the

would’ve fit a few weeks ago, but

pulls onto the

wait.” I lean forward to gauge where we

need

glances over at me. “I’m taking the scenic route.”

digital clock. “We

got this. Just sit back and relax for

I think of the road we’re

He doesn’t reply.

starts

need to turn around.” Only the last word sounds more like ‘wound’ and my tongue feels thick. “Bwiannn.”

are garbled.

start to droop and it’s hard to move my arms. My head lulls to the

Don’t fight it.”

Fight it?

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