You flag down the pick up truck.

You step into the road and wave.

are

The passenger window rolls down.
An older woman leans out, face drawn with concern.

The passenger window rolls down.

An older woman leans out, face drawn with concern.

you

okay

Her voice sounds warm.

Her husband peers over the wheel and
tells you they’ll take you somewhere safe.

Her husband peers over the wheel and tells you they’ll take you somewhere safe.

But you’re cold and tired so you climb into the back seat.

brrrr

You’re never asked why you were out here.
Never offered to call someone.

You’re never asked why you were out here. Never offered to call someone.

The longer you’re in the car.
The more it feels like a mistake.

…

Not because of what they’ve done...

…

You made choices.

What do they say about you?