It was only then that he noticed the mutilated pieces of pecan pie on the left

front tire and fender, and the blood dripping from the Mercedes emblem on the

hood. BLOOD! A shock wave ran through him as he glanced down at Mary's

stomach, and noticed the gaping hole and the blood flowing out, which had already

soaked his pants and was running in a small stream toward the guilty car.

"Am I going to be okay, Jeromy?" He looked at her furrowed brow and pale

countenance.

"The ambulance is on the way, baby. Don't worry; just relax," he said as he

stared off at the house, hoping that the ambulance would get there soon. He closed

his eyes and began to pray silently. Just then Joshua, whom he had almost

forgotten was still in the car, began to wail. He couldn't/wouldn't leave Mary,

though, so he just let him cry.


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