Chapter 249

After sharing their plans with them, Carter and Janelle left to meet with Susan. They drove separately, since Carter had to get back to work, and Janelle may want to stay longer to go over other plans with Susan.

They pulled into the diner parking lot and parked beside each other. It seemed off with only one other truck in the lot.

"Let's go," Carter said, "don't get cold feet." He grasped her upper arm and maneuvered her to the front door.

The bell above the door jingled when Carter opened it, and he yelled, "Hello, anybody home?"

Susan came out from the kitchen. "Look who's here. Come on in," She invited. "I can get you some coffee but that's about it."

"Thanks, Susan but, I think we've reached our fill. I know I have," Janelle glanced at Carter.

"Hi, John," Carter said. "Can we sit down? We have something we want to talk to you about."

"Sure, take a booth," Susan said.

Carter led Janelle to the nearest booth. There was a tear in the seat, and Susan said, "Don't mind