Angela drove over to the Cracker Barrel after visiting her father that morning. Nothing had really changed, he still wasn't verbal, however, he did seem to recognize everyone now. Just as she was leaving, her mama was coming in. That was a good thing because then he wouldn't have to spend so much time alone. Angela pulled into an empty parking space and got out.

She spotted Jeff leaned up outside the door. She walked over to him with a big smile on her face. Jeff saw her and smiled too.

"How are you this morning? " Jeff asked as he pecked her cheek.

"I'm doing fine, daddy is the same except he recognizes us more now".

Jeff nodded." He'll be better, we can't give up on that".

They strolled into the restaurant and were seated. They ordered and had a small casual conversation about anything that crossed their minds. Afterwards Jeff walked her back to her car.

"So how long will you be on the road this time" Angela asked suddenly.

Jeff stopped and leaned up against her car." Its looking like three to four weeks, I have the tapings and some house shows, they aren't televised".

"Oh" Ang said looking down at her feet.

Jeff studied he, something clearly was bothering her.

"What's wrong Angie? "he asked lifting her chin.

"Nothing, it's stupid" She said dismissing the matter.

"Nothing that has you feeling upset or sad is stupid. Come on talk to me".

"Well I feel spoiled having had you here, never dreaming in a zillion years we would meet and become really good friends. Now that you have to leave, I kind of feel sad and left out that your leaving".

Jeff pulled her close." It won't be so bad, I'm sure you could come up with something to do while I'm working".

Angela snorted." Yeah right, I'm probably going to get fired from the diner, a diner that I have been working at since I was fourteen. I probably should be looking for another job".

Jeff suddenly got an idea, it was spontaneous, but it would give them time to go further in their relationship if you could call it a relationship.

"Check it out Angie, how about coming with me" Jeff suggested his eyes brightening.

Angie stared at him with her mouth open." Me. Jeff that's highly unlikely".

"Why not, some of the guys bring their families on the road. I can bring you".

"But I got so much here, my dad is in the hospital as we speak. We don't know when he'll be able to come out. I also have my job to think about".

"You just said yourself you probably won't be able to keep the job. I know how you feel about your dad. You don't have to stay for a long period of time. Anytime you want to come home, you just say the word".

Angela bit her lip, this was a great opportunity for her. Time to just get away and see other places. On one hand her dad is still in the hospital. What if something happened and she wasn't there? On the other hand, this would afford her the opportunity to learn more about Jeff, who she was starting to have budding feelings for. What a crazy decision. She looked at Jeff , his eyes were probably his worse weapon. They were winning her over. She did have a cell phone, she could call daily and check on her dad.

"ok Jeff, count me in".

Jeff smiled." Awesome".

Angela checked her watch." Well I have to go, I'm meeting a friend somewhere".

"Ok" Jeff kissed her forehead." I'll call you later".

Jeff walked away and Angela got in her car. If this was a dream, she prayed she'd never wake up.

Angela pulled up at her house and was shocked. Someone had broken her windows and graffiti' d the door. She got out of her car and walked to her house. Someone put " Blow- job slut" on the door. Who would do such a cruel thing. She walked in her house and found a brick on her den floor with a note attached to it.

Angela unfolded it and read.

Bitch,

Your going to pay, I said to leave it alone, but no you wouldn't. And now you will suffer for your decision. See you soon, you deep throat bitch.

Angela crumbled the paper as tears cascaded down her cheeks. She never did anything anyone, and this is how it goes. She hoped whoever it was wasn't still here. She got out her cell phone and dialed a number.

"Hey Jeff…I need you".

Uh oh, who did it?

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