There was a hole in the clouds that followed the sun as it started it's journey to the west ... the sun was shining on the party. For a bunch that cla...m they aren't Gods ... they had the act down pat."Damn it, Junior," said Wendy. "Just call it to you. What good is being a Princess if you don't do a little magic now and then." Oh ... right. Come here pad." She gestured magically."Witchcraft to the ignorant, ... Simple science to the learned," Wendy said.Junior's magical gesture was similar to. The storm info was needed though so it really boiled down to listen and block out the jack asses. About ten miles from the pass I got the unwanted news I was waiting for. ‘Chains required on all vehicles over 10000 lbs.’ “Shit,” I mumbled. I started to go through the mental checklist in my head of where the chains were and did I put them in order the last time I used them? Did I put the cam key in the box or in the tool box? It had been awhile since I had last chained. I just wanted to be. We both felt each other's naked bodies for a few minutes as the water got both of us. I was slightly taller than her, so she rested her head on my upper chest as we both caressed one another's backs. I heard some slight crying and I did my best to be strong.Unfortunately, though, a few tears did form on my face and then I tightened my grip on her. "I love you so much, Ashley. I could never give you up."A moment later, she stepped back somewhat and we locked eyes. "I love you too, step mom, and. “Help! Help me!”She definitely heard it that time. A female voice was calling out for help from the darkness of the alley. The odd thing was… the voice almost sounded like it was coming from deep within a tunnel. Or a hole. It was so distant and echoey. This seems like a trap. Joyce resigned herself with continuing on before she was frightened by a much louder scream of terror.“Hello?” Joyce called into the alley. “Are you okay? Should I call the poli-““HELP! HE’S GOING TO KILL ME!”Joyce.