He took a deep breath and lay back completely immersing himself under the deep water letting the sounds of the world fade away.
He can hear is the swish of his arms by his side, and his heartbeat in his ears.
Counting the beats is meditative … time seems to slow.
They are so clear without the normal outside noise.
Calming
Peaceful
He could stay here for ever
His lungs feel like they are going to explode … just a few seconds longer
The hammering on the door shocks him… he inhales some bathwater as he rises, the burning from holding his breath multiplies as he coughs up the warm liquid.
The raised voice from the other side of the door drips with the usual snark.
"I know you're part fish Gordon, but you've been in there for hours. Hurry up, foods ready."
