Last Resort

It was late. The thunder roared furiously, as Justin was driving down a narrow country dirt road. The rain hit the car hard, sounding like a loud beating drum. A chill ran down his spine, as he passes through the scary wooded area. He watches the road closely, trying not to make a wrong turn. That would be all he needs on a night like this.

He swerved, as a frantic woman came into his view, slamming on the breaks, and breathes hard, as his heart raced. “My heart could not possibly beat any faster. “ His eyes were wide open, and hands were shaking, like a leaf. He rolled down the window cautiously, attempting to get a better view of the young woman. “What is going on, Miss?” She appeared hurt, and trembling. Her eyes were teary. She had a few scrapes on her forehead, nothing to serious looking, to the eye. Her hair was messy do to the accident, she had just encountered. "Will you help me? My family was involved in a car crash. I’m very worried about their well being. My husband and baby are still in the car." Sweat pours off her face, as she speaks breathlessly to him. "Yes, I will help.” Justin stepped out of the car, reaching out his hand to touch her face.” Lead me to the accident and I’ll call the cops, and inform them of the incident." She sighed, “Thank you. Okay, but please hurry!” She shivered, putting her arms up to her chest, to keep warm.

Justin removed his jacket, and grabbed a flashlight from the car. “Here you need this more than me.”

“Thanks”

Justin followed the woman to the accident site. He could tell that this was more then just a minor accident. The car is totaled, as he stood there, soaking wet, and dripping from head to toe. Shivers ran through his body, as he gazed at the flipped over car. He listened to the thunder in fear that he may get struck by lightning.

Justin handed the woman the blue cell phone, from his pocket, and asked her to call the authorities, as he went to find the baby. “I’ll be right back.”

He rushed to the wrecked car to search for the baby. Justin questioned in his mind how anyone could live through something like this. Glass was everywhere he turned, large jagged pieces. The blood seemed to be everywhere. He found the baby, safe in the father’s arms, and took it out. He couldn’t believe the infant had no visible scratches, or cuts. He hoped the baby would make it, as he carried the infant to give to the mother.

The baby didn’t make a sound, through all of the mess. The father was far gone, as he tries to feel for a pulse, but has no luck. He removed the baby from the car, just as the authorities arrive. He comforts the baby, cradling him. He turns around to hand the baby over to his mother, but she was no where to be found. He hands the baby over to the cops. Justin walks back to his car in silence. He’s still shaken by the events, as he approaches his car. He prays that the woman will come back to her infant, and that she’ll be ok. He quickly gets in, and buckles up. His cell phone is in the car. Justin doesn’t understand how his cell was returned to him, or how the woman got it into the car, it was locked. Justin’s turns on the radio and hears a late breaking story bulletin. He was hoping that the music will calm his nerves, but the shocking news didn’t help any. The announcer states, "A young woman, her husband, and infant were involved in a deadly car wreck, only the baby survived. The parents died instantly." Justin swallows hard. "I saw her, how could that be?" Tears roll down his face. “This is too much too handle! I am getting out of here, before anything else happens!” He wipes away the tears, as his body trembles. He heard a faint voice coming from outside of the car. The voice wasn’t frightening, but his nerves are on high, because of the traumatic incident. Justin jumps up from the seat. “What was that?” "Thank you", the voice says. "My baby will be safe now. Now, I can leave and know he’ll be taken good care of." He tries to smile, through all of the pain. He can’t believe he just encountered a ghost, but was happy he could help the mother be at peace, and the infant get to safety. "I would do it again." He sighs, and drives off, telling no one of his ghostly tale. “Who would believe a story like this anyway?”