The Toss
I hesitated for just a second, gripping the med kit tightly. The jeep felt like a safe bubble, and tossing that kit meant breaching the safety.
But Jake needed it. ‘Here goes,’ I mumbled, summoning courage. With a quick breath, I tossed it through the open jeep window.
It flew through the air, a small but significant lifeline. My heart thudded as I watched it arc toward Jake, a lifeline in this unfolding drama.