Multiple things ran through my mind as Pete on one knee glared up at me. xxx18 My heart hammering in my chest began to slow, my mind framing every article around me as in a still frame photo cataloging possible advantages, everything slowed down, sound faded. “Oh, I did alright”, I said smiling. The sound of clapping entered my reality, stepping back I glanced over at Jeb leaning against the entrance to the station with amusement on his face. “Say there back east” Pete boomed! “I never thought to set eyes on you again”. I moved smoothly towards Pete as he got up, my right fist connecting a crushing blow to his left temple, he bobbled, I dropped sweeping his legs out from under him, his head bounced squarely off the concrete as I sent




















