Ten.One Thousand, Five Hundred & Thirty

1. He’s coughing again, this time in hus sleep.

2. Can’t fall back asleep.

3. Not ready.

4. Clear enough to see the sea. He asks me if I want him to pull over.

5. I sit quietly and stare out the window while I sip my coffee.

6. Yes. This is where I should be.

7. All the way to Knights Valley before he turns on the music.

8. Gratitude for help.

9. They are right. The best thing to do is keep quiet.

10. What next?