19Stranded On The Side Of The Road
David sat back and listened to the Cicadas
sing as dusk fell on the highway.
“John, you know that you might be signing
your own death warrant staying out here.” I whispered now that
Sarah had gone inside to put up the few cans of tuna and jerky I
was leaving with my adopted couple.
John considered for a small pause and
replied, “We’ve lived a good life Dave, we can meet our Maker
anytime now without regrets, but don’t scare Sarah, and she is ok
right now with our lot.” he said rheumy eyed
“I don’t intend to.” David said weighing his
options. “This is a great place for a young man to make it, but you
aren’t a young man.” I reminded him and rose to extend my hand to
Sarah making her way out the door of the RV.
“Thank you, David. Nice to see a
