Plans and Actions: Part Four

Plans and Actions

CB wakes up suddenly, disoriented. He’s staring at the roof of Jenny’s car. He can hear the motor, feel the car vibrating as it rushes down the highway. The radio is playing softly—he focuses on that for a moment, realizes who’s playing, and instantly regrets it. He hates Jenny’s music. He hated it ten years ago, and her tastes haven’t improved.

“Good morning,” Jenny says.

CB doesn’t reply. He still feels an odd, aggressive exhilaration that he hasn’t felt in a long time.

“CB?”...