Bill Bailey

I feel something is off tonight. I feel the man is acting different, not to mention that rhino of a woman is missing again like last week. I ask him how the game of life has been treating him. He tells me about his niece’s runaway. Obviously, I'm not surprised but I put on a look of disappointment.

'Sure is a shame, pretty girl like that off on her own. Wasn't too smart a decision if you ask me, not a keen idea at all.'

'Well I didn't ask you.' is all he replies and then those cold, black eyes meet mine and I get a shiver that runs the length of my spine.

'Yessir. Guess we oughtta just stick to business then.'

All I want now is to finish this order and get my girl. Get her off of this tainted farm and into the bright city. When we finish we agree on the same time next week, I get in my Model T and then lead the trucks away. I get to the main road and park, letting the trucks pass and head to Sam without me; just like I told them I'd do. I'll be close behind I promise, then I begin to walk in that familiar direction toward my gal.