The storm grows heavier by the minute. Below the bridge, a cargo ship pushes through the black water.
HOOOOONK!
Aunty called. I told her we’re on our way.
Did she save us some biryani?
You could ask how she’s doing first.
Baba, are we going to be late? I’m hungry.
We’ll get there on time, in sha Allah.
You two. All you think about is dinner.
Keep moving left, please. Nice and slow.
CLICK!Belt still on?
Yep, Mama.
There we go. It’s clearing up.
Then the sky splits open. Lightning strikes the top of the tower.
KRA-KOOM!
GONNNGWhat was that?
Did you hear that, Omar?
Probably just the wind. Don’t worry.
High above the traffic, the steel begins to give way.
PING…PING…
KRRACK!Oh my God.
The loose cable swings down across the lanes, straight into their windshield.
KRAASH!
SKRRRRI can’t see!
Omar!
SKRREEEE!Hold on!
Only the barrier stands between the car and the drop.
