Chapter 9The faith of tomorrow fulfilled its promise when Jimmy managed to open his eyes. Bright sunshine beamed through open curtains, the rain of yesterday having been washed out overnight by a warm front. Still, the glare was a cruel beginning for a man who awoke with a throbbing headache. There was always a silver lining waiting to be stripped of its cloud.
Jimmy stirred when he heard padded footsteps approaching.
Truth was, he had no idea where he was.
“Look who’s alive.”
Good that he recognized the voice. Safety had found him. “Not funny, Frank.”
“Not for you.”
Jimmy rubbed his eyes and tried to focus on the image in front of him. He sat up, his elbows supporting his body. Beneath the blankets, he realized he was naked, blankets covering him from below the waist. Not unlike the
