She ran to her car and rolled her suitcase quickly over to Room 7. Laying it on the chair she’d towel-dried her hair on, she walked to lock the door. “Well, it’s paid for. And I’m guessing the sicko who runs the place won’t be coming back tonight.” Turning to look at the empty room, she shook her head, spirit defeated. Why’d I have to run? Donald asked, “So…are you Bobby?” taking a look around the unorganized shelves of parts, tools, old rags, and new tires. “That’s right.” He cocked an unkempt eyebrow. “You wanna buy a shop?” Donald smiled and said with uncharacteristic politeness, “No, thank you.” “I’m just kidding.” Bobby cracked up with a series of low, wheezy, smoker’s chortles. “I’d never give this place up. But I like to tease my wife that I hate it.” He walked to the back door, dirtier than the front one, adding over his shoulder, “Would I be here this late if I hated it? Nah!” He waved his hand toward the floor as he gave the door a sharp kick. “This knob’s busted
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