The Suitcase
Chapter 05 - The Suitcase
Walter sat on the suitcase.
He opened the suitcase and lifted the radio.
The battery light glowed weakly.
Walter pressed the fleet emergency channel.
“This is Hayes One,” he said.
Static answered.
He tried again.
“This is Walter Hayes. Route 66, mile marker 214. I have been left on the shoulder.”
For several seconds, nothing happened.
Then a woman’s voice broke through.
“Hayes One, confirm your name.”
“Walter Hayes.”
The reply came louder.
“Mr. Hayes, this is Maria Torres in Convoy Seven. We are six miles east of you.”
Walter closed his eyes.
Maria had driven for the company twenty-eight years.
“Do not block traffic,” Walter warned.
May you like
Her answer carried both anger and affection.
“Sir, we are coming to bring you home.”
