I'm awake before I know it. Screaming out from the gaping abyss and into my bed, hand on the gun holster behind the mattress. There's a warmth in the bed next to me, a snuffled breathing as Stainless rolls over. I'm still as I can be as my muscles relax, letting my breath find a natural measure. The gum tree by the side window, the humming of the
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