Chapter 3
Mitch
It was dark by the time they found a hotel in St. Louis. They’d originally wanted to just find a cheap motel, but when they saw a Drury Pear Tree Inn, they decided to stop. It had an indoor pool and whirlpool, so they grabbed their bags and headed inside to check in.
Ten minutes later, they were walking into a medium-sized room with two queen beds taking up most of the space. Teal walls gave the room a modern vibe. Tall wooden headboards butted up against the walls, bypassing the need for artwork. The beds were covered in matching white bedspreads with throw blankets of teal and brown draped across the ends. A large TV sat on the dresser, next to a wide wooden desk and black office chair. A teal chair and ottoman sat near the window, a floor lamp behind the chair. The ba
