At first, the ride was like racing up a twisty mountain road at high speed, spinning the car they were in around and at various angles. Annie giggled and screamed with delight, bringing a smile to Shea’s face.
Then the flipping and rolling began.
Shea was feeling a little green when their car finally came to a stop. The operator unlocked their restraints. Annie jumped off and bounced up and down, “Can we go again? Can we?”
Shea stumbled a bit as her equilibrium readjusted. “Maybe in a bit, Doodlebug. Your auntie needs a moment to regain her land legs.”
They followed the crowd and found Jessica by the ride’s exit. “Wanna try one of these deep-fried Sriracha balls?” She held out a white plastic fork, on the end of which was what looked like a reddish hush puppy.
Shea’s stomach did a car
