Chapter 40Dave hoped to kayo Billy with the first punch, bowl him over and be done with it. That strategy was almost successful.
Bursting from the ground where he'd played possum so well, Dave slung his fist at Billy's head, putting all that he had into the sudden strike. Billy was kneeling, not looking in Dave's direction; the punch was true, and by all rights, it should have connected.
At the last possible instant, though, Billy ducked his head to one side, away from the blow. Dave's fist shot through empty air, didn't even stir a hair on Billy's head.
Having missed its mark, the fist kept going, lurching Dave around with its momentum. Surprised, unable to compensate, Dave flopped over on his stomach.
As Dave went down, Billy spun and gaped at him, looking stunned. Apparently, B
