Glass (Crank 2)

off, you are over eighteen, right?

“Eighteen and extra,” I say,

giving him plenty of time to

think it over. It seems to take

a helluva lot more than plenty.

Well, I can let you stay for a while,

I guess. I’m not sure I’m willing

to commit to a long-term thing,

so we’ll have to play it by ear, okay?

Whatever works. At least I won’t

have to sleep in my car tonight.

“Okay. Thanks, Brad. Um, can

you remind me how to get there?”

I Finish My Shift

About halfway

through, a distributor

comes in with a dolly

full of boxes.

Where do you want

the candy canes?

Candy canes.

Christmas is only

a few weeks away.

I have toys on

layaway for Hunter.

Will I get to play Santa?

Where will I be

Christmas morning?

On the Way to Red Rock

I stop by the store, pick up the few