Sam's Diner (16/21)

The stranger's words churned through Barbara's mind for the rest of the day. The evening crowd began to pour in, those who work in Flagstaff that want a quick meal and some fellowship before they head to their lonely houses for another long, solitary night.

Larry came through the door and Barbara smiled.

"I'm glad to see you made it to Santa Fe without incident, Larry."

He smiled as he sat down at the counter.

"Oh, there was an incident, alright, but thankfully it wasn't involving me."

"What happened?" she asked as she poured Larry his usual cup of coffee...