Edison drove the red pickup north on Campbell Avenue.
How much did this Trinity know?
Edison wanted to get away from the dense city center and think things over.
The steep foothills of the Catalina Mountains marked the end of Campbell. Just past Ina Road, Edison pulled the truck over and parked it in the shade of a mesquite. He dug into the plastic bag next to him and pulled out a piece of jerky. He chewed on the strong meat and took a swig of water from his flannel covered canteen.
He could smell the creosote which always followed Tucson rain.
Two crows played in the updraft from the mountain face. Edison followed their flight.
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