Chapter 13 – On the Run
Jerry awoke in a warm dark place and immediately gagged from the stench. He felt around with his hands. He lay in a pile of... something. The smell told him it was garbage, and that meant he was in a dumpster. The thought made him gag again, and it was a struggle to keep from throwing up. He crawled and waved, trying to find a wall. After a few moments, his hand slapped flat steel. He felt his way upwards, found the lid, and gave it a good hard shove.
It rose a few inches, and the sudden light of day blinded him, forcing him to squint. He maneuvered into a squat for better leverage, threw the lid all the way open, and began to climb out. He lost his balance and fell onto the pavement. He couldn't control his gag reflex anymore, and he vomited.
He coughed and spat
