Awakened

Jason squeezes Katie’s hand back and just sits, too comfortable to move. This was different…this was new…but there was no fear. “Me either,” he finally replies softly.

The sound of the water is a soothing symphony, lulling the shore into evening slumber. Start begin to dot the sky and crickets chirp nearby.

Jason has no idea how much time has passed, and though not caring, he knows that this too must end. He eventually withdraws his hand from Katie’s grasp to glance at his watch. Running his hand through her hair and giving her head another kiss, he wishes he didn’t have to break the silence. “It’s getting late…we better get back. Mom and Pop’s will be closed by now, but if you want, we can stop by that ice cream shop on the way back into town…” He grins. “As long as you don’t tell Rick I binged.”


Con has been sleeping lightly in the chair by Jamie’s bed, getting a crick in his neck. Hearing Jamie move about, he opens his eyes, seeing her suddenly sit up. He straightens quickly and leans closer, taking her hand. “Hey…shh, it’s okay… what’s wrong?”