"How could I have forgotten to put in gas??" I thought to myself.
With dark approaching, my tank empty, and what seemed like an area 100's of miles from anywhere, I wondered, where along my journey had my brain fallen out? It was my 1st real road trip into the world, just me, the road, and my empty car. The last sign had stated "Next Town 15 Miles". 15 Miles was a long way to walk when it was almost dark already. Strange how much darker it is when your on a gravel road in the forest.
"Well, I'm not going to get any farther standing next to my car" I said to myself as I started to walk. Maybe, I thought hoping my heart out; someone lives out here and has a phone I can use.
I had gone about 3 miles when I saw the glow of a porch light. Joy quickly turned to fear when stories of crazy cabin men started to run through my mind. I had to take my chances though, it was already about 10:30 and the other 12 miles were not looking so good.
Cautiously I looked around, slowly climbed the porch steps, and knocked on the door. I waited for about 5 seconds before I slowly stepped back to turn in the opposite direction. As I got about ¾ of the way across the porch, the front door opened and a man stood there looking into the darkness of which I was about to re-enter.
"Can I help you?" he asked in a cool mellow voice.
"Well you see, my car broke down about 3 or 4 miles back and I was wondering if there was anyway I could get some help."
"Well, I don't have anyway to get you anywhere tonight. The guy I'm out hunting with had an emergency and won't be back with the truck till late tomorrow or early next day. But, if you would like to come in, I have a fire going and a place for you to rest your feet after that long trek over."
I slowly nodded my head and entered the cabin. The inside was beautiful. Hardwood floors, oak stair case and fireplace, and of course a bear skin rug placed next to the couch. I slowly looked my host over. 1st thing I noticed was a lack of ring on his finger, followed by his deep blue eyes that you could just dive into. He was taller as well, about 6'0" to my 5'4" and quite well built.