Sleep was slow in coming that night. I'd expected that, but I wouldn't have been able to predict the reason. Instead of seeing my sister drowned, sinking into the depths, or washed up lifeless on the beach, my thoughts were filled with a short-haired blonde rising majestically from the water, her powerful shoulders glistening in the Southern California sunlight.
I finally nodded off, feeling somehow safe with her face in my mind. The next thing I knew it was morning and my mom was knocking lightly on my door. "Aly, sweetheart, I'm going to head in to the hospital, you coming?"
"No, I'm just waking up. You go on, I'll be there as soon as I can." Eventually I found my way into the shower and some clothes. I sat in my Mini Cooper for a moment before making a decision. I turned the key, pull
