And an extra one, 'cause y'all make me smile.
Chapter Seven
x.X.x
March 17 – 1am
Yesterday's paper is scattered all over a table in the corner.
Gathering the pages to drop in the recycling bin, my attention is drawn to an article on the parade.
The route will pass right in front of McCarty's.
We're opening early and serving breakfast to take advantage of the crowds.
Scanning down the page, I see…
Him.
A face I've tried to forget.
Memories I can't erase, no matter how many women I try to drown myself in.
"A friend?" Maggie asks, seeing my focus.
"Just someone I used to know," I reply, unable to tell her the truth.
Next one in about an hour