The Stories of Jo Harvelle
Terminal Velocity Chapter 2
Jo had got everything put away and was about to call Sam when the phone rang. She looked at the caller I.D. It was Sam, she said hello while opening her computer up. Scanning her email while Sam spoke. Jo listened as Sam apologized for leaving her stranded with Dean back at the cabin. Jo to a breath then stopped Sam. Jo told Sam it's not your fault the way things are. Jo looked at the clock she had a few hours before she had to be at the Mustang. Jo told Sam look I'm working a job and could use some help, why don't you come on over. We can talk while we work and after wards have some beers. Jo held her breath not sure what Sam would say. Sam on the other end was grinning ear to ear. He kept his voice neutral I'll be there sometime tonight, I'll give you a call when I get into town. Fair enough Jo replied. Jo closed her cell, it would be fun to hunt with Sam. It would make things go by faster, afterward s she would follow him back and visit with her mom.
Jo decided to a nap before tonight because there was no telling how late she would be out. Sam borrowed Bobbie's car, the trip would only take a couple of hours. Glad to have some time to his self Sam turned the stereo up and punched the gas. Jo woke about seven. She drank some ice tea, grabbed a sandwich then headed to the shower. Jo had finished getting ready and stepped outside into the moonlight. It was a clear, cool night. She had a positive feeling as she drove into town. The parking lot of the Mustang was jammed packed with cars of all makes and models. She spotted a place to park across the street. Jo made a u turned and parked her truck. Sam hadn't called yet but he should be arriving anytime. Jo got out and started across the street, half way through she heard screeching tires and saw headlights coming towards her. There was no time to react, she braced herself for impact. When Jo opened her eyes a car was stopped maybe a foot from her. The door opened and a person got out. Jo put her hand up to block the headlights so she could see. The figure was tall and male. He came around to lean up against the hood of the car looking at her. You alright he asked. Jo was furious to say the least. She told the guy I'm awesome, but you should be more careful before you hit someone. She heard him laugh, he stuck out a hand and said I'm sorry, my name is Michael. Jo turned and walked to-ward's the roadhouse. The voice called out, can I at least buy you a drink. Jo kept walking and never looked back.
She walked up a couple of steps to the roadhouse. There was a sign hanging on the door, it read "help wanted". Stepping through the door Jo caught a whiff a perfume from a lady standing by the door way. Nasty stuff, smelled super sweet with orchids. Jo walked faster so that she could get away from the smell. She scanned the bar, there was two visible exits with four windows. She went towards the back exit and sat down. She had two methods of escape if needed. And from this point in the room she could see everyone that came in. She ordered a beer and then checked her cell, she had a text from Sam. He was here already, he was outside checking for EMF. Jo text-ed him back she would watch the crowd in here and see what was up. People were gathering at the other end of the bar. There a gangly looking teenager who was accepting money and writing things down. Jo thought they were getting ready to race. With this many people it would take awhile for them to finish with the betting. Jo sat back and drank her beer looking for anyone suspicious. The jukebox played on as time went by, nothing so far. Jo saw the guy who almost ran her over walk in the back door. He was very tall, had long sandy brown hair and his eyes looked an old color of green. It was hard to tell in this light. Immediately he had the rooms attention. Jo watched as he walked over and he and some of the patrons began talking.