The moment Vic crossed the railroad tracks on Hermitage Road, he sent a mental cry in the hopes of connecting with his lover. ::Matty!::
No response.
Vic braked hard around the tight curve, then slammed the pedal to the floor as he saw Kendra’s patrol car, lights flashing, blocking both lanes of the road. Beyond the car, the road was alive, a fast-moving river continually fed from the storm. Kendra herself wore a slick yellow rain poncho, and was busy setting flares down in front of her car.
Vic’s gaze followed the flow of the current to the tree, discarded like so much kindling in a ditch to one side. Sticking out from the branches and damp leaves was the all-too familiar bumper of Matt’s car.
::Matty!:: Vic cried again.
A faint flicker of consciousness brushed over his, enough to as
