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away fast. 'Hi, Mom, it's me . . . No, nothing's wrong. Can I talk to Dad, though?' Covering the mouthpiece, he said, 'Sounds like everything's fine over there.' He took his hand away. |
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'Yeah, hi Dad. Nothing weird's going on over there, is it? . . . Well, some guy tried to break in over here. The rain's black, Dad . . . No, I mean it. And it's really dangerous. It's making people into killers. I heard they broke into the Edgewood, too, and killed some people there . . . No, I'm not on anything. It's really true. I don't know what's going on, but I wanted to make sure you're all right and warn you and Mom. You oughta get out one of your guns and keep it around. Don't let anybody into the house . . . I don't know why there haven't been any reports on the TV. Maybe nobody knows about it . . . Look, if you don't believe me, take a look at the rain. But be careful, OK? Don't get any on you, or it'll make you want to kill people . . . You can't talk to them, they're not here . . . They're at the Edgewood. They called from there . . . Yes, I knew. I'm sorry. But jeez, it's no big deal . . . If I try to come home, I'll get wet. Besides, I have to stay here and take care of Denny. She's all alone, and there's no telling what might happen . . . OK, then ground me. For godsake, Dad, this is a real emergency. I'm not kidding. Something really terrible's going on, and I don't understand it, but it's sure happening . . . Just get a gun and watch out, OK? I've gotta go.' He hung up. His cheeks puffed out, and he blew air through his pursed lips. |
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'Guess you're in hot water,' Denise said. |
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