Nighttime Awakening

Bang!  The entire house shook with the resounding crash of thunder as the couple was jolted out of a sound sleep.  Through the blinds splashes of light could be seen pulsing as streaks of lightening danced across the sky.

Outside they could hear the wind whipping the tree branches around and a drumming on the deck.

“Is that hail?”

Covers are tossed aside and bare feet touch the floor.  She padded across the floor and lifted the blind.  Pea-sized pieces of ice were scattered across the wooden surface.

“Yes, pea-sized.  It’s a good thing the car is in the garage.”