20I woke early the next morning, just after five. Thought I’d heard the cat scratching and mewing at the door again...but maybe it was all in a dream.
Then, I rolled over and fell asleep for another half-hour. When I got up the next time, I was up for good, though not really alert. Even coffee from the kitchenette and a hot shower weren’t enough to sweep the cobwebs out of my head, probably because I’d only slept four and a half hours all told.
I pulled on bluejeans and a cream top with three-quarter length sleeves and stylized starbursts printed on the front and back. Not my first choice for a workday outfit, but I hadn’t brought much with me from L.A. I hadn’t expected to stay in Johnstown for a week, let alone work a new job.
When it came time to leave, I cracked the door carefu
