As Dan regained consciousness for the second time in as many weeks, his first realization was that he was very cold.
He heard sirens approaching and became aware that he was flat on the ground with an oxygen mask on his face.
Still confused, he heard voices to his left and turned his head and saw a soaking-wet Montana State Trooper who was counting out loud as he repeatedly compressed the chest of another soaked man who was lying on the ground.
Dan saw the man’s profile and knew it was Brian Connor. The events came rushing back, and he tried to get up, only to have another wet trooper press a firm hand on his shoulder. He lay back down.
“You aren’t going anywhere. You were unconscious when we pulled you out of the water,” the trooper said.
“What about Evan?” Dan asked as he started co
