Dark Justice
“Nothing had changed; Al still wasn’t conscious. After a brief visit, Ben left for his office. Maureen walked with him. Ben wasn’t sure if she appreciated his company or just didn’t feel safe walking alone. Probably a bit of both.
As he and Maureen rounded a corner, Ben suddenly heard great peals of laughter emanating from the other end of the street. And he discerned two approaching figures, Christina and Sheriff Allen. Their arms were linked, and they were both sopping wet. Head to toe.
The four of them stood facing one another on the sidewalk. Christina opened her mouth as if she was about to speak, but another gale of laughter erupted before any words were spoken. She bent forward, convulsed with merriment.
Ben arched an eyebrow. “Sudden rain flurry?”
Christina looked up, her arms wrapped around her midsection for support. She tilted her head toward Allen. “He—he—” It was all she could manage. More hysterical laughter convulsed her.
Sheriff Allen stepped gamely into the breach.
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