Running the Light

you were so proud and I was so proud to have made you so proud.

More than anything she wanted to be taken seriously. It drove her to bouts of hyperbole.

“I don’t not believe in it. Being sure of anything is for fools.”

Every few miles, road signs warned Beware of Falling Rock. After the third sign, Billy Ray chuckled to himself. “Beware of falling rock,” he said. “Lots of good that’s gonna do you, eh?” “ ‘Did you hear about Jeff?’ ‘No, what happened?’ ‘He was driving on twenty-five and a boulder came out of nowhere and crushed his car.’ ‘What a shame. If only he read the signs.’ ”

“When you walked in here tonight, I took it as a sign.” “A sign of what?” “I don’t know. I don’t think we’re meant to understand signs. I think all we can do is acknowledge them when they appear.”

“How’re you doing tonight, Shellie?” “I can’t complain.” “I bet you could.”