Ch. 52 Not Since the Accident

I run outside.

I have to walk around the block 

three times

before I find Will's truck.

He'll be mad when he finds out

that I left him there

and stole his truck.

But he'll forgive me.

I just have to get out of here.

I get the spare key

he keeps under the bumper.

I fling open the driver's door

and jump into the seat.

I start the car

and grab the steering wheel

for the first time

since the accident.

I pu my foot on the gas.

I look up out of the windshield.

TIRES

LIGHTS

GLASS

Suddenly I can't breath.

I feel my throat close up.

My hands go numb.

I want to scream.

The door swings open

and I do.