In The Rain The rain washed away my resolution, and made me sober up a bit. I don't know which had the most discouraging affect on me. But as I approached the only car parked behind the diner, I was having second thoughts about this. The tip was far from solid. And even if it proved to be - what was I to do with the god damn stuff if it actually lay there, in the trunk for me to shift? I rarely plan that, or even this far ahead. And for a brief moment I was about to contemplate all the times that had backfired on me. I decided that now, if ever, was not the time nor the place for such meditation. A few quick paces and my hand rested on the latch for the trunk. The wicked thing wasn't even locked! I had a feeling this was about to turn sour, and the thought crossed my mind to just walk away. I opened the trunk.