Dwindling Light

A Few Twists Along the Way - Jack

A Few Twists Along the Way

    Jack

It was late night now,

and we were still on

the road. I knew the

trip takes a long time,

anyway, so it wasn’t

that big of a deal. I

didn’t feel there was

any threat staying

in this particular

vehicle with Justin.

I wasn’t able to nap

like I’d hoped I’d be

able to do. It was way

too difficult with all

of the stuff that was

on my mind at the time.

We were at some

small motel in some

podunk town in the

middle of Louisiana.

I’m not even sure of

the name of the town

at all. It escapes me.

Justin turned to me.

                                                You looked tired, so

                                                I decided we should

                                                stop for the night.

                                                Resting would be a

                                                good idea for us both.

I suppose that was

the first twist in things.

I’m pretty sure I gave

him a weird look for

that idea. It was odd.

I mean, yes, I was

tired, but I wouldn’t

have done that for

a hitchhiker I picked

up off of the side of

the road. It’d be a

waste. I’d prefer to

just have them sleep

in the vehicle, since

that wouldn’t be in

my way as much.

                                                “Are you sure, Justin?

                                                I’m just a random

                                                stranger you picked