Author's Note: Now we're back! Enjoy!
Chapter Three: Shopping and Deception
July 3rd, 2020
Al walked through the grocery store with a cart. The cart had about 35 cans of vegetables. Al, in fear of returning home, put the cans back routinely-for the third time-and walked up to the register with only three.
The lady at the register raised an eyebrow. "Finally made up your mind huh?" she said blowing a bubble and allowing it to pop covering her mouth.
"That's not very polite," Al said dryly.
The lady sighed. "Look. I know who you are. I won't even question why you've been here since 3 PM, because I don't care. But my father owns this store, and unless you want me to have him throw you out, you will be kind to ME."
Al sighed, nodded and payed for the cans. Walking out of the store cursing the cashier under his breath, he debated going to a hotel. Sighing, he made up his mind and drove down the street that lead to his home...
ZZZ
Jack walked up to Sam hands behind his back. "So, Sam," he began with a smile. "Who was that kind lady?" he asked.
Sam sighed. "My ex," was all he said.
"You know," Jack said turning around and smirking. "I think we should accept her offer. I believe this company can use the extra money."
"You want me to work with my ex?" Sam asked in surprise.
"No. I didn't say work with her. You know, just put up with her while the company makes more money," Jack explained. Sam looked around for a moment before sighing.
"Very well," he said. "I have never questioned your judgement Jack, and I never will. If you say it's a wise investment, then I trust you," was all Sam answered with before returning to the parts and service room.
Jack pulled out a walkie-talkie and smirked. "Emma? He's in."
ZZZ
Al returned to the house. He had made one more stop beforehand. In his left hand was a bag of cans. In the right...a pistol.