Chapter 36: She Leaves

“No, honey. He’s staying at his house. We need to find a new place to live,” she said.

Melinda pulled into a bed and breakfast she knew had opened in the last year. She hoped someone would be there at this time of night.

A very pregnant woman opened the door. She smiled at them. “Come in.”

“Thank you. I was hoping you were open.”

“I’m up with heartburn.”

A large man came down the steps. He could’ve been Caleb’s brother. “Everything okay?”

He stood close to his wife as if protecting her.

“Everything’s fine. These people just need a room. Take their suitcases up while I check them in,” the woman said. “I’m Sally. This is my husband Sebastian.”

The large man nodded at her, then hoisted their suitcases as if they didn’t weigh anything. Sally took Melinda’s credit card then Melinda signed the receipt. Josh leaned against her, probably ready to be back to sleep. She guided him up the steps to a room that had a double bed. She tucked him into it then thanked the man.