John played in a band and had a gig tonight in Glenwood Springs. They asked if she wanted to ride back with them. “No. My stuff is in my uncle’s car,” she said. “He texted he’s on his way.” She gave them both a hug. It had been a tearful ceremony. Both John and Rudy had asked to say something at it. They’d lost one of their own. Dani had her doubts, of course, about what had happened. But she didn’t share them. At least, not until she knew if they led anywhere. She and Ty had already crossed the line a bit with Allie and Trey’s father. “We’ll see you back in town.” John Booth waved. After the guys left, Dani stuck around the café. The waitress came up, a woman of about fifty, her dark brown hair in an old-fashioned bob. She was cheerful. Everyone seemed to know each other in here. Small town. “I see your friends have left. Can I get you anything else?” she asked. “How about a refill on the coffee, thanks …” Dani checked her watch. Ty had texted he was on his way.
