Chasing Trucks

My parents and I made the drive to the factory with the dogs. As we arrived, the dogs eagerly circled at the back of the car, before they could leap to their freedom. I was chatting leisurely with Mom and Dad as I introduced them to friends. I saw the Pepsi truck backing towards us through the parking lot. However, within a moment, I realized that the dogs were running across the lot to greet my friends. Instantly, I lunged to their rescue standing between them and the reversing truck. Immediately proceeding was the sound of screeching tires, a split second in which time froze in silence and then shattering glass that covered the concrete. Unfortunately, the glass bottles being delivered were secured with crates and rope, eliminating any leeway for sudden stops. Despite the clean up time for the drives and our $50 damage charge, we all walked away unharmed.