Chapter 4
Merl quickly recognized Nate’s interest, as well as his embarrassment. He’d been sure after hearing the faint sounds while he shaved that someone had entered his room. He’d assumed it was Nate. Before he’d locked the door into the adjoining room to bathe, he’d looked in and determined Dane was still fast asleep. No telling when the old man’s latest hit of booze or drugs would wear off, but he was probably down for the count until then.
If we’re lucky, it’ll be a while longer…He doubted Nate had much experience dealing with someone in serious withdrawal. It could get ugly fast.
When Merl started to turn from the sink, he’d realized Nate saw him in the mirror since he could see Nate the same way. From that point on, he tried to stay as calm and casual about it as he could, for h
