Oh, how he loved the beach. The sun, the warm sand, the soft breeze, the gentle lapping of the ocean against the shore… All Reed needed was to bring himself and the essentials: sunblock, towel, sunglasses, snacks, and a book.

He was so ready to sit back and get a tan.

The drive to the beach took a few hours, but it was worth it. Adorned in a loose t-shirt and patterned swim trunks, along with his trusty tote bag, he found the perfect spot where the wind wasn’t too strong and the sun filtered through the trees, providing him with just enough sunlight…