Lake Nutaq – Ron Ripley

Patience asked. The sound of her voice jarred him out of his thoughts. He looked at the dead girl. She was in her favorite place, seated on the other side of the salt and staring at him. “Shock,” Shane answered. He twisted around and saw Danny was still asleep, the injured man’s chest rising with a slow and steady rhythm. Patience frowned and shook her head. “What do you mean?” she asked. “His body couldn’t handle the injury,” Shane explained.

“But he was not hurt,” she said. “Not grievously.” “It doesn’t have to be severe,” Shane said. “People react differently to being injured. I’ve seen men with shrapnel wounds die, their bodies shutting down because of the trauma of being wounded. I’ve also seen guys with both of their legs torn off and joking with the medics trying to keep them alive. Everyone’s different.” “You haven’t died of shock,” Patience said. “You are missing most of an ear, Shane. And a pair of fingers.

You have seen more than a little, I think.” Shane nodded. “You’re right. But, like I said, everyone’s different.” A groan from Danny interrupted Patience, and Shane stood up and looked down at the young man. Danny’s eyelids opened, his eyes darted around, pupils dilated. It took him a few seconds to focus, but when he did, he looked at Shane. “Oh hell,” Danny croaked. “What?” Shane asked.

“It wasn’t a dream,” Danny whispered. “I was really hoping it had all been a dream.” “Sorry,” Shane said. “No luck there.” “Figures,” Danny muttered, groaning. He turned his head towards the doorway and asked, “Is that a dead girl?” “Yup,” Shane answered. Danny closed his eyes and said, “I would really like this to be a bad dream.”

“You and me both, kid,” Shane said. “You want some water, maybe something to eat?” Danny shook his head. “You should,” Shane said. “I know,” Danny said without opening his eyes. “I’m just not hungry. Not thirsty. I want to go to sleep and wake up at home.” “Not going to happen if you keep moaning and pretending we’re not here,” Shane snapped. “I don’t believe it is going to happen,” Patience said.

“Broken Nose is not pleased.” “I don’t care if he’s happy or sad, or anything else,” Shane said. “Danny, open your eyes.” Danny kept them closed. “Danny,” Shane said. “If you don’t open your eyes, I’m going to slap you until you do.” The young man’s eyes opened. “Thank you,” Shane said. “You’re going to need to eat because we’re going to need to get the hell out of here.”

“We can’t.” Danny’s voice was thick with bitterness. “My truck’s destroyed. Clark’s van is worthless, and if that’s your car on the other side of the cabin, there’s no way it’s going to make it through two feet of snow.” “I wasn’t thinking about them,” Shane said.

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