Chapter one: Arlen
Lucy Bayer hadn't been in Arlen in over ten years. she moved back to help her cousin Mary due to her recent divorce. she had been living in California as an artist. Now she'll be living at Mary's new apartment with her. Lucy hopes to be inspired by the town of Arlen, because she's been lacking inspiration. With her old ford pick up and a U haul trailer she packed all he belongings and drove to Arlen, Texas.
Mary had asked Lucy to pick up some propane on the way to her place so they could celebrate with a barbeque, her return and Mary's divorce. Lucy pulled into Strickland Propane. as she got out of her truck she tied her long light brown hair into a sloppy ponytail and straightened her paint spattered overalls.
as she walked in a man with glasses who looked vaguely familiar asked her if he could help her, she politely brushed him off. saying she was just here to buy some propane. he nodded and said "if ya need any help, just ask." OK she said and grabbed a tank of propane and made her purchase. As she was putting the propane in the back of her truck, the man with glasses strolled over to her. "Excuse me miss, I was wondering if we've meet before." she turned around and said, " ya we've met, though I've been gone from Arlen for quite a few years."
Ah, I remember now, you're Lucy right. you used to date Boomhauer." Yeah that's me. nice to see you again Hank." she said awkwardly. she jumped into the cab of her truck said a quick see you around and goodbye and drove off. as she looked in her rear-view mirror sighing as she saw Hank standing there. i completely forget about Boomhauer, not sure I wanna see him anytime soon.
As she pulled up to the apartment Lucy saw Mary run out. she barely gone out of her truck when she was embraced by Mary. As Lucy giggled. Mary started to ramble off question about her trip here. "Hold your darn horses, It was fine. Gosh you haven't changed a bit" she smugly said . Mary crossed her arms. sarcastic as ever I see." Mary retorted. they started laughing again. "Let's start that grill and catch up." Mary said, grabbing the tank of propane.