CHAPTER 9Renee glanced around the breakfast table and noticed the differences, vibes perhaps, that showed from her guests. Ian for the first time, sat beside Aza and across from Tyler and herself while Sofia sat at the far end, a spot usually taken by Ian. He appeared to be fussing over Aza who appeared polite but quiet as she ate her breakfast, thanked Ian for the coffee he had handed to her and appeared to be deep in thought. Sofia in contrast, had a sullen expression on her face and barely looked up from her food.
Finally she did and looked at Renee. "Now that the highway is open, will a bus come through?"
"Probably," Renee replied. "We can look it up on the internet. Why?"
Sofia grimaced. "With my sore arm I am not much good at helping around here so I thought I'd take a bus back to
