The Butler and the girl.
The driver veered to the left as he slowly applied the brakes, though it seemed like the worst roller coaster ride in the history of Tom. His dad would be roadkill if he slipped out of the window.
"Don't let go of big bear," Dad whispered to Tom, actually breaking a smile. "Please, don't let go of me."
Tom couldn't talk. He just squeezed his grip even tighter.
Just as the car slowed to a snail's pace, they heard a horrendous screeching and metallic crunch as the other car slammed into something they couldn't see. A bright flash lit the darkness around them as a terrible explosion rocked the air.
Even when they finally came to a complete standstill, and cheers erupted from everyone, including his dad, Tom couldn't let go. He scrambled around Mugler and hugged his dad's arms, shoulders, and head like he hadn't seen him in ten years, bursting into tears. After a long moment, his dad finally spoke up.