The Road

By Kathleen McCluskey

 Gina awoke and tried to open her eyes. Pain immediately flooded into her as she opened her mouth to scream but only a dry, crackling groan came from her. She searched her memory as to what happened. As her consciousness began to fade again, she began to remember. 

   In her mind’s eye she was in her car, singing along with her young children. Gracie and Jack were her world. Looking into the rear view mirror she could see them laughing and dancing in thei...