Chapter 33Billy Bristol's jaw dropped as if a lead weight had been hooked to it. For a long moment, he said nothing, just stared at Dave with the most stunned, boggled look on his face.
Dave didn't break the silence; he knew that the storm would come soon enough, and he saw no reason to hasten its arrival. He needed a breather anyway, a chance to collect himself, muster his resources for the struggle ahead. With a blank stare concealing his anxiety, he waited and watched Billy, wondering what to say next.
Billy finally snorted and shook his head; his shocked expression turned to one of snide disdain. "Right," he said sarcastically. "Sure, Dave. That's a good idea."
"I'm serious," Dave said coolly.
"Oh, I just bet you are," needled Billy. "I'm serious, too. I think that's a grea
