Emma opened her eyes from a brief catnap and checked her watch. “Only a few minutes left. We"re almost there. Are you doing okay?”
“I"ve traveled much farther before, dear.” Rowena Hector smiled at her daughter-in-law and lovingly squeezed her knee. “You look a little pale, honey. Are you feeling alright?”
“I haven"t eaten much all day. Just a little lightheaded.” Emma settled her palm on her stomach, then looked at the empty seat next to the woman and scrunched her brow.
“Restroom. Then getting our bags. We"ll meet up when the train arrives.”
When the train stopped unexpectedly, throwing its passengers forward with impressive force, the drunk sitting next to Emma woke up, belched, and shuffled down the aisle. “Off to see my team win! Have a pleasant journey, ladies.”
The oaf"s stench
