mesmerized by the display.
mesmerized by the family.
screaming at the top of his lungs.
smiling back.
still screaming in glee, the wind blowing his crew-cut straight up into the air. pull back farther to reveal that phillip is firmly tied to the luggage rack of the station wagon, which is rocketing across the winding plains of west texas. boom down to reveal butch, having almost as much fun as phillip, hooping and hollering as he steps on the gas and weaves to and fro trying his damndest to hit every bump.
asleep, the way a child sleeps. soundly.
staring down at butch.
nose pressed against the glass bubble.