CHILDREN OF GODS
“Dude, you okay?”
Charlie knelt. “James! Come on, son. Talk to us.”
He took a deep breath, tasting the saltiness of his sweat and the grains of sand. “I’m good,” he muttered and rolled over.
“Just stay still for a minute,” Charlie said. “Does it hurt anywhere?”
James shook his head. “No, I’m fine.” He sat up, and Tres’s father raised his eyebrows, evidently aghast. Seeing the expression, James said, “Really, I’m good. See?” He moved all of his limbs.