Chapter 3
After taking everything into the kitchen, Erik asked Bill’s parents if they’d mind if he came along with them to the grocery store. “I’m not much for sitting around doing nothing,” he explained.
“Then get you jacket,” Tom replied. “And boots, if you have them,” he added, looking at Erik’s shoes.
“I do.” Erik returned to his room long enough to change into his boots, put on a heavy sweatshirt and his jacket, and grab his gloves, before rejoining them.
“Did the snow drive you into coming here?” Tom asked as they left the B&B.
“Actually, I was planning on checking out Middleton,” Erik told him. “I’m at loose ends at the moment and looking for somewhere different to settle down.”
“Where are you from?” Carol wanted to know.
“I’ve been in Denver for the last four years, working
