Jade and I climbed four uneven wooden boards to enter the trailer. The foundation wobbled. Dust balls littered the corners. I was glad to be wearing thick cotton socks with my sandals. I have an oversized fear of splinters and spiders. My sock drawer is full, each plush pair – with a few odd singles – serving a weekly rotation.
I was tagging along. Hoping to keep Jade out of trouble. She’s a good friend, with a wicked wild streak. She needed cash, repayment for covered groceries. I had doubts but chose not to ask.
“A short stop, just a few minutes,” Jade insisted. “In and out,” she promised.
“A short stop, just a few minutes,”In and out,I breathed a tiny sigh of relief as I stepped off the final board. Too bad I immediately had to re-inhale upon entering the small trailer. I detest stal
