Demon Hunters - The Truck the Witch and the Blacksmith

Chapter Seven - Turners Coin Shop

Chapter Seven - Turners Coin Shop

The next morning Jim awoke to the smell of bacon cooking. Putting on his pants he staggered into the kitchen.

Suzy announced, "Good morning sleepy head."

Jim replied, "I was out like a light the moment my head hit the pillow. I haven't slept like that... Oh well, not for a long time."

Flipping a pancake Suzy question, "Two or three pancakes?"

Jim mumbled, "Three."

Tossing some bacon on Jim's plate Suzy set a stack of pancakes on the table. Then she sat across from Jim. Stabbing a pancake with her fork she announced, "I had another dream last night. I dreamed I was in that bathhouse behind the Boardinghouse. There were three other women in there with me, and we were washing our clothes. The wood stove was going, and there was a big pot of water on it.

We were taking turns taking a bath and going to the well for water. Every time I went to get water I could see you digging a ditch for something. The women thought I was your wife and I just let them think that."

Jim stuffed a bite of pancake in his mouth and stared at Suzy. Then he revealed, "The bruise on your head looks better today."

Suzy replied, "I know I put some makeup on it."

Jim questioned, "What are we doing today."

Suzy informed, "You're going to spend the day at my desk making a list of everything you need. Look it up on the internet and print it out. I'm going to go shopping for things I know we'll need."

Jim questioned, "What if this doesn't work then what? You're spending a lot of money, and it's all on me. If it doesn't work what do you get out of this?"

Suzy looked wide eyed at Jim as she stood. Grabbing the back of the chair, she slid it over next to Jim's chair. Then she sat next to him putting one arm over his shoulder and the other arm around his waist.

Leaning her head on his shoulder she whispered, "Jim, I would have paid off the farm no matter what. With what you must have went through finding your mother on the kitchen floor. I can't even imagine what it would be like to see her like that.

Then what you went through with Autum. I'm just at a loss to comprehend a thing like that. You're all the family I have Jim, and I'd do anything for family. I wasn't there to comfort you then, but I'm here now.

Besides I'm doing it for me to. As to your question what if it doesn't work. Then promise me we'll take a trip in the truck. We'll go across the top part of the country, down the east coast, through the southern states, and up the west coast. In Montana we can sleep in the back of the truck and watch the stars. Then we can sleep on Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, and eat southern food in New Orleans. Then that would be the dream Jim. Just promise me that."

With a shaky voice Jim replied, "Sure, we can do that."

Suzy wiped a tear from Jim's cheek, and moved her chair back. Sitting down she spoke softly, "My grandpa was a workaholic and saved every penny he ever made. The only thing I ever seen him get just for himself was the truck.

I know you want to know how rich I am, so I'll tell you this. The crop dusting company, the wheat farm, and a propane company, sold for 30 million. My grandpa had bought US savings bonds religiously for fifty years. I was cashing in $25 saving bonds for over $100. Yep they keep growing after they mature. I decided I would spend a million on the truck if I had to. Then I was going to enjoy life a little and who better to do it with than family."

Jim took his plate to the sink, and announced, "You probably shouldn't have told me about your money. Now I will worry about everything you buy. I'll be thinking things like what if she thinks I'm taking advantage of her."