Chapter 125: Dust in the Wind, Part 2

The woman cleared her throat and choked away tears. "It's the dust pneumonia. He's got it bad, and the doctor sez... well, he ain't giving him much of a chance."

"May I ask your name?" asked Kevin.

"Sure, I'm Helen Adams."

"Well, I'd like to thank you again, Mrs. Adams," replied Kevin. "Do you have a husband to help take care of things around here?"

Verner...that was his name, well, he died in a farming accident bout two years back. I thought I could keep the farm goin' for my two youngins, but these black snakes keep on a comin'. I think they originate right from hell, I do."

"Mrs. Adams, has anyone ever explained why the dust is here?" asked Cheryl.

"Not really, just figured it's cause there's been no rain."