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Bruce pulled into the parking lot of the Hilltop just after four in the afternoon. Too early for dinner, but Trudy suggested they stop for a bite before heading to their respective homes.
The sky had become so dark, Bruce had had to turn on the car’s headlights. The little wipers weren’t doing much to clear the rain off the windshield.
Once parked, they shielded themselves with their jackets as they rushed from the car into the restaurant. Bruce pushed the door in and held it open to allow Trudy and Alice to enter the customer waiting area ahead of him.
Inside, the same manager from their earlier visit greeted them. Trudy wondered if the guy had a home.
Her stomach growled, making her realize they’d never actually eaten anything at Mom’s Diner in Newport. The talk with Peggy had ta
