Chapter 16Fizzy walked through the park on her way back from the convenience store. Although it was dark out, street lamps lit the way along the sidewalks. The expansive 125-acre park was full of small hills and walkways. There were baseball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a man-made lake. She carried a bag full of energy drinks and snacks that Mondo affectionately called the hacker grab bag.
She was surprised to find Carter sitting alone on a bench. He stared forward at the small lake and appeared lost in thought. His backpack and bike were a few feet away. The bike was discarded on the ground as opposed to propped up by its kickstand. It seemed he had carelessly dropped it there and sat down.
Fizzy approached the bench and curiously kept her eyes on him. Carter didn’t seem to
