The Opening Scene

“Run!” Phil was slow, and Steve knew it. “Keep up!” If either of them got caught, it would implicate the other.

They hurtled down the driveway of a large mansion house, with backpacks full of stolen loot. The humidity made their clothing grow heavier and clingier, as their burning lungs made it tough to go any further. A gunshot from behind gave them all the encouragement required, and their pace picked up.