We’ve been furloughed until the city is sure that the storm has passed. A precaution.

Nestled between two large piles of various canned and dehydrated foods, hot coffee in my hands, I am prepared to watch the rain.

A few drops hit the window, and the glass begins to sizzle.

K. Victoria Hernandez is an ecologist and writer. She is a Clarion workshop graduate, writes short stories, poetry, and is currently working on a novel. Her favorite season is storm season, with a cup hot coffee for warmth.