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"The engine's rumble, the speed

The drive to break out, the need

The push to prove it, your creed"

River drummed the table with ood"

I nearly laughed at the way he could make a compliment sound like an insult Sure, I could carry a tune, but I was no Chuck I ignored his dig and sang the song's chorus Chuck joined in

"Living by a precipice,

Dancing on the blade of a knife,

Liberty means so much more,

The proether and gave each other a shed "He liked fast cars and motorcycles We rode theht e the oil, but Zed taughtyou, we lived a fiery life We were totally in love"

Chuck nodded "Did you get married?"

River rolled his eyes and swatted Chuck on the shoulder "Moron It's a sad song" He looked athappened to him Did he die?"