In deep space, no one can hear you sob. - Hugh Howey

After a while, you're staying mad just to justify an old mistake. Then it's just a game. Two people staring away, refusing to look back over their shoulders, afraid to be the first one to take that chance.

When the headlights hit us, the rays acted like a steel blade slicing through our indecision. Our thoughts and plans fell away — as did our logic and ability to reason. All that remained was the urge to flee.

And how much simpler things would be, how much better for us all, if we had people brave enough to do what was right, instead.