The drama continues...
CHAPTER NINE
Hours had passed and the rain had ceased. Judging by the pale light seeping into the room Sally figured it must be very early morning. The draining of her oil had slowed to dripping. Despite this, the pool of black below her still continued to grow. Each droplet was the seconds of her life escaping her. She had to hand it to Chick, he timed her death perfectly. Chances were she'd be long past saving by the time anyone ever found her.
She was weak and tired. She'd cried until her windshield fluid ran dry. She had even been through most of her pre-death thoughts. She realized that she would never finish learning Italian from Guido and Luigi. Doc would never know just how thankful she was for everything he'd done. She reminded herself that none of them would know how much they had touched her life. While they were all important to her, 4 other cars stood out in her mind; her best friend, her parents and her lover.
Sally still didn't want to give up on Justin. She'd seen the pain in his face when he stabbed her. Chick had made him, he had no choice. She knew it in her heart. They'd been so close; she didn't want to erase their memories. Then there were her parents. They were her family. The same oil dripping to the floor ran through their bodies. She missed them so badly. It had been over a year and a half since she'd seen them last. What a way for them to find their daughter…And then there was McQueen. He was her best friend, he was her family and he was the one who loved her. She hadn't even had the chance to become his lawfully wedded wife. The torture of her thoughts was too strong. She focused on keeping her eyes open. Surely if her eyes were open she couldn't die…she couldn't.
Meanwhile McQueen had awoken early. He always got up early on the big day but he was awake extra early today. He'd even beaten Lizzy and Filmore up. He left his cone and entered the motel lobby. He didn't see Sally sleeping in her normal spot. He hadn't seen her since last night at Flo's and was clueless to where she could be. He checked the employee room; empty. Then he peeked into the window of several cones. She couldn't be up cleaning this early could she?he wondered.
McQueen's heart rate had quickened. He told himself not to panic, she couldn't be far. Instead the opposite occurred, he started searching more frantically. He checked every possible place in town. After a bit he decided to ask Flo. He headed over to her house and pounded nervously on the door. Flo arrived at the door looking bewildered.
"Lightning! What is it?"
"I'm so sorry Flo. It's just that, I can't find Sally at all. I thought you might know where she is."
"No, I'm not sure. Ain't nobody seen her since she left for Tailfin Pass last night," she explained.
"Tailfin Pass…Wheel Well! OK, thanks Flo!" McQueen said before racing off.
Mack would probably start nagging him to get ready soon but he couldn't leave without saying goodbye to Sally. He was confused by why she would be out at Wheel Well for though. Maybe she had planned a surprise for him? His mind ran wild at the idea. He grinned to himself and sped up in excitement.
When he arrived he made a show of revving his engine loudly and gazing around curiously. He waited for her to appear from one of the rooms or to call his name. It was dead silent. Nothing moved and for a moment McQueen held his breathe. In an instant all his joy washed away. He backed up slowly and drove over to the spot where Sally and he had once sat. He gazed out over the town and land below. The sky reflected the perfect sunrise; all streaks of orange and sunlight. As he looked out it began to sink into his heart and mind. What he'd been fighting to deny all morning; something was wrong.
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