You slip under, then I. The pounding water massages the length of our bodies, jarring muscles into releasing their tension. We emerge in a small cave,... immersed in the tinny hissing of the curtain of water separating us from the outside world. You slide effortlessly up to a mossy ledge and I slide up alongside you, facing one another on our sides, our bodies carving a dual groove into the downy moss. I start to ask your name, but choose not to break the silence. I will learn what you offer now,. You deserve a vacation.’…………… Hudson could not have agreed more. He did need a vacation. It had been a few months since his experience in Miami. When anyone on the force brought it up, Hudson would growl and put on his mean face to let them know he didn’t wish to talk about it. It brought back painful memories of a crushed ego. He had lost Candy, having mistakenly believed she was on his side. Lexa had saved his life and she had gained even more fame on the force. Soon after she returned to New. "What is this?" Britney asked.Jessica smiled."You'll see! Keep your panties on girl," Jessica giggled.Britney didn't like being told that. However, Jessica seemed to havegood intentions so she couldn't hold a grudge. They pulled up ontoanother gravel road, and up around a few hilly bends. They passed asmall pond and a deep creek bed. Britney was beginning to feelextremely anxious, wondering where in the heck they were going. Shepulled out her phone and texted her mom that she was with Jessica. Please, let me die."Brian. It's okay. Your fever spiked when you regained consciousness. You'll be okay now. Stay with us, Brian."Someone was talking to me. A calm voice. As if I was a spooked horse. I tried to answer. I couldn't form words around the things in my throat. I had to get to Sam and Dani. Poor Lexi. I struggled but couldn't move."You've been out for a long time. We're going to get you through this. You've fought a hard battle, but you're winning now. Stay with us."I was winning. I.