Another storm began to sweep across the valley from the Rincons as they started south. It passed to the west of them and then seemed to move just ahead of them all the way down the valley. Zach allowed the horses to take their time now, not eager to catch up to the storm, which appeared to be particularly strong and violent. At one point, he swore he saw a funnel cloud, dipping from one dark-bellied cloud mass, but rain soon obscured the view so he couldn’t be sure. Were there tornados in Arizona? He really didn’t know and had no desire to find out, at least not at close range.
Hearing the thunder, he thought of Emily. He hoped the storm would miss Tombstone so she wouldn’t have to brave such fury alone.
Stay safe inside, Em, and I’ll get back to you as quickly as I can.
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