the end of days page 3

 the end of days page 3 by ric gustafson

Emily Johnston opened her eyes. She quickly glanced around the room. She noticed her son Rory sitting next to her. She tried to raise her head. She couldn't because of the throbbing.

" Mom, it's me Rory".

" Did you get my phone call?". They heard a knock at the door of the room. " What happened?".

" Don't try to move". They heard the knock again. " You had a slight concussion".

" What's happened, where's Ross?".

" Come in".

A police officer walked in. " Sorry to bother you Mrs Johnston". He shook Rory's hand. " I'm Officer Carlson of the Copper Creek Police Department".

" What can I do for you Officer Carlson?". She looked at her son. " Rory, where's Ross?".

The officer took off his hat and put it on an open chair. " Anytime there's an accident, I have to try and ask a few questions".

Emily tried to raise her head. " I'll try to answer them".

" Mrs Johnston, do you remember where you were before the accident?".

" My husband Ross and I had started driving on a trip to California".

Tears began to form in her eyes. " He turned and said he loved me".

" Then what happened?".

" Then I saw our van heading toward a road barrier".

" What did your husband do then?".

" You wouldn't believe me if I told you".

" What's that Mrs Johnston?".

" I only saw Ross's clothes lying in the driver's seat". 

Officer Carlson looked at Emily. " Only his clothes?".

She stared at Rory. " Ross was not driving the van".

research help: ' Left Behind' by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B Jenkins

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric