Chapter 10

There were two people inside the vehicle; one with his head barely above water in an air pocket, and another who was grimly holding his breath while trying to loosen his seatbelt. He passed out while I looked at him. I was able to grab the conscious one, or rather he grabbed me, or both. As I went to back out, I felt someone behind me. I tried to pass the man to him, but he would not let go of me. I went to thesurface and was happy to get some air, and then Mike popped up beside me, took my victim who was finally letting go of my arm, and I went down again while Mike took off for the dock.

Down below, I cut the seatbelt with my dive knife, which I always carried, even when just driving to the store at home, grabbed the unconscious man, and backed out of the car.

It’s always as if there’s a big brass band celebrating you, the big hero, when you get someone to shore, only you’re the only one who can’t hear the music. Someone took him, and others hauled us both up out of the water.