"You ran a yield at Firstroad and slammed into a cargohauler.
I hope you didn't have any sentimental attachment to your hover."
"Was anyone hurt?"
"Just you."



"Then there was my junior year, Billy had a brand new car
It was late, the road was wet, I guess the curve was just too sharp
I walked away without a scratch and brought the helicopter in
Billy couldn't feel his legs, they said he'd never walk again
But Billy said he would, and his mom and daddy prayed
And the day we graduated he stood up to say

Unsinkable ships, sink, unbreakable walls, break
Sometimes the things you think would never happen
Happen just like that
Unbendable steel bends, if the fury of the wind is unstoppable
I've learned to never underestimate the impossible"

--Joe Nichols, "The Impossible"

"Are you... have you been watching over him?"
"You, actually. Although I admit it turns out to be almost the same thing."



"One night it was raining hard, I took the curve too fast
I still don't remember much about that fiery crash
Someone said they thought they saw a soldier pull me out
They did not get his name but I know without a doubt

It was a young man named Private Andrew Malone
Who fought for his country and did not make it home
But for every dream that's shattered, another one comes true
This car was once a dream of his, back when it was new
I know I wouldn't be here now if he hadn't tagged alone
Oh thank god I was riding with Private Malone"

--David Ball, "Riding With Private Malone"

The Battle