The Death Of The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Evan moved his Pontiac swiftly and surreptitiously through the back roads as he made his return to Alex’s place. He wasn’t sure if Michael was still in the vicinity and he had no idea of just what he would do if he was. A shootout, he supposed was how it would play out, but if that would be the case; he thought it might be smart to stop off for reinforcements. He could rob one of the local gun stores. That would surely hit two birds with one stone, allowing him to arm himself to the teeth while simultaneously letting Michael know where to find him. Naw, won’t work, Evan thought. As soon as I set those alarms off, I’ll have not only Michael to deal with but at least a hundred troopers as well who will be looking for payback.†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"Alex!† Evan answered. â€Å"E-Evan†¦?† she answered, sounding nervous—frightened. â€Å"Yeah, it’s me. Are you all right? Where are you?† â€Å"I’m aâ⠂¬ ¦ I’m out looking for my sister. You by any chance haven’t seen her tonight, have you, Evan?† â€Å"Yes, I have actually,† said Evan, â€Å"she’s fine, so is Liam, they’re with friends.† â€Å"Oh, I see†¦Ã¢â‚¬  answered Alex then she paused. â€Å"Look, Evan, something’s come up and I really need to see her so could you just tell me where I can find her?† â€Å"I really need to see you, Alex,† was the only thing Evan replied. â€Å"Tell me where you are and I’ll pick you up and take you to her.† [Another pause] â€Å"Okay†¦ alright, Evan. Why don’t you meet at Donuts n’ Cream? It’s a little donut and coffee shop at the edge of town.† â€Å"Yeah, kind of figured that out by the name, but I believe I know the place you’re talking about.† â€Å"Say, maybe fifteen minutes?† â€Å"Make it ten,† Evan insisted and then ended the call. Wit h utter determination, he then pushed down on the accelerator, and his Pontiac raced through the night. The place looked like a well-lit beacon in a storm of pure darkness, a lighthouse warning motorists that they could take sanctuary in deep-fried sugar and a hot cup of Joe if they were weary. Evan pulled up slowly. He could already see Alex inside hunkeredShow MoreRelatedThe Death Of The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald982 Words   |  4 PagesWhen he’s in his cell for the first night, stripped of his armour and with cuffs of steel on his legs and arms he sleeps only fitfully. There’s the blue, which has calmed him, but there’s always an edge, one that the blue can never satisfy. Blighted lyrium grows, it doesn’t dissipate like the ordinary stuff. Although a level of his paranoia is gone, and he can think more clearly, there’s a vein on his leg that has begun to swell. It itches and burns and he knows it’s just the start. He’d seenRead MoreThe Death Of A Great Gatsby By F. 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