(And yes, the rational part of my brain can acknowledge that hedoesdeserve to know.)
With his arm still in front of him, he points his hand upward, then flexes it downward. “Then your car would block traffic once it starts back up again. That could lead to other accidents.”
Liesel
You can’t do that. If we abandoned our car, it would lead to other accidents.
“Besides,” he adds, “there’s no way a helicopter could fly in this. It’s too dangerous.”
Liesel
Besides, it’s too dangerous for a helicopter to fly in this weather.
Juliet
Dang it. Nate agrees with you.
Leeee! What can we do?
Liesel
Pray? Maybe Nate can help with the emergency services side of things?
Juliet
Maybe we could rent an ATV and go deliver food and water to people?
Liesel
I’m not sure you could get through. And I’m not sure it’s safe. You see how nasty this storm is.
Juliet
I hate feeling powerless.
And I hate that you’re stuck alone.
Liesel
I’m not alone. Cooper’s with me. His car wouldn’t start.
Juliet
Oh, I’m so relieved!
Liesel
Don’t be.
Juliet
??
Liesel
He arranged for my brothers to get traded to another Triple-A team instead of being called up to the Majors.
Juliet