Chapter 12Adam pulled into the driveway and groaned when he saw Josh’s car. They had to deal with the situation, but Adam’s endurance was nearly exhausted. He sat in the car for a few minutes to center himself, then went inside to face Josh.
The house was empty. No music. No television. No sound at all. Maybe Josh was next door. He liked to visit their ninety-year-old neighbor, Mrs. Chin. She had a thousand stories of what life had been like during World War II. For a history buff like Josh, the woman was pure gold.
Thankful for the temporary reprieve, Adam relaxed and felt his stomach rumble. He’d avoided food all day, but after the ginger tea, he felt he could risk it. Trying to think of something simple and bland, he opened the fridge.
Centered on the top shelf was a take-out bag fro
