Jake stared at the line of cars waiting to edge around the accident site, the single college security guard attempting to direct traffic and failing miserably. The ambulance pulled away, lights flashing, and the firemen began cleaning up the mess. The tow-truck driver hooked the chain to the undercarriage of the wreck, preparing to take it away.
Not what he'd planned for this time of day. If he'd been on schedule, he'd still be sound asleep, dreaming of Angela and eager to get off night shift and see her.
Jake plucked his radio mike off of his shoulder and called in to update Grace.
"They're almost finished here. No casualties, thank goodness. Damned kids took the turn too fast. Safety rail kept them on the road but barely."
Her contrite tone helped soothe his anger at getting only a f
