Chapter 14When I knocked on Justine's door to collect Billy, I could tell her mood hadn't improved, so I decided to take the scenic route to Lincoln Way. I headed west to the Great Highway and then south until I hit Lincoln Way. I thought a drive along the Pacific Ocean might cheer her up a bit; it didn't, but I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the parking gods weren't with us and it took a few circles around the block before we found a spot. By the time we got to the front door, Billy was moody and slightly agitated. Of course, that was nothing new…she was generally in a perpetual state of moody agitation, so I chastised her teasingly and ordered her to perk up, which almost got me socked. I was saved by the bright and dynamic smile of our host, Eric, as he opened the front door.
Eric was just
