the subaru pulls away and the escape snaps into the empty space.
using the side aisle she scoots past row three and four as they all flow one way.
at the end of this row, della decides to take the rent-a- cop's advice. she makes another left at the aisle and skips several more rows. she heads down to the third from last row.
with no options left, della heads down to the very last row. more cars fill the spaces. and then - two spots. the last two spots in the car park. they overlook undeveloped land just beyond the mall. small concrete bumps signify the end of each space.
steps down from the ford right into a puddle. the dirty water splashes up onto her pants.
della squints in the blinding headlights. the front of the car looks familiar. it's the gold plymouth!
tomas screams at chuckie.