ACE HAS NEVER been knocked out cold before. He wakes drifting dreamlike. A guy dabbing tissue in his face says: “If you think you’re hurt, stay put.” The tissue comes away soaked red. But it’s Ace’s dream, just a nightmare or he’d feel pain. Right? Why not get out and check his smashed up ’66 Mustang? The EMT doesn’t give way. Ace’s clothes are pretty well blood splattered. “Damn! I really liked this shirt.” he says.

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