Chapter 2 – Putnam Hill ParkEarly Monday Afternoon, June 9th, 2014
We rolled out of Muddy Misers fatter and happier. I looked at Mel, “Thank you. I really needed that.”
She reached over and took my hand in hers, “I know.”
“We really do need to talk.”
“When you’re ready Dana.”
“I’m ready now but I really don’t want to try to have this conversation with you while you’re driving.”
“No problem.” Mel pulled out of the Misers parking lot and rolled across the street to a little city park. She parked the car within close hobbling distance to a picnic table. I worked my way over to it but, before I could take a seat, she stopped me and pulled me in for a quick hug.
I jerked back and looked around nervously. “Mel, we shouldn’t! The election...”
“Dana, we’ve talked about this. I told you, I’
