Cole
I couldn't believe that I had passed out upon the collision. Everything was a blur when I woke up. My head throbbed, and a dull ringing echoed in my ears. I blinked rapidly, trying to clear my vision, but the world remained hazy and out of focus. Erin's cries from the backseat cut through the fog, bringing a sharp clarity to the situation.
"Erin," I croaked, my voice hoarse and unfamiliar. He was sobbing, his tiny body trembling with fear. I twisted awkwardly to look at him, my neck protesting the movement. He was strapped in his car seat, tears streaming down his face. The sight tore at my heart.
I turned back, and the realisation of what had happened hit me like a second collision.
Part of the car was a mess of twisted metal, the dashboard pushed inwards, and the windshield sh
