Chapter 5
Jacksonville, FL
CHRIS AND TED walked slowly down the Clark driveway and across the street. By the time they reached the front door of their house, Chris was leaning on Ted. He was still leaning on Ted as he inserted his key in the lock and opened the door.
“Want me to help you upstairs?” Ted said.
“Please… no, wait a minute, my lunch is in the fridge.”
“Tell me what it is, and I’ll bring it to you.”
“It’s a Camel Rider from Richard’s, and I think I’ll take it out to the back porch swing.”
Ted led Chris through the house to the back porch, stopping in the kitchen long enough to retrieve Chris’s sandwich and a Sprite. Bishop responded to their appearance on the porch by clamoring for attention.
“Since you’re here, Ted, why don’t you let him outside for a couple of minutes?
