CHAPTER NINE
I don’t know why I stopped at the coffee shop the next day before going to Memory Makers. After what I’d experienced in my flashback, I knew I’d be afraid to see Brian there. Luckily, he wasn’t. The table we’d occupied was empty. Despite my relief, I felt a touch of disappointment. Then I saw her, sitting alone in the corner sipping a cup of coffee. Maureen. I walked over to her. “Hi. Mind if I join you?”
She looked up and smiled. “Sure. I just found this place, Lauren. Please, have a seat. I’ll order you a coffee.”
“Thank you, but I’ll pay. I dropped in to get a cup.”
“Glad you did.” Her smile widened. She looked across at me as I sat. “I’ve been wanting to talk with you away from Memory Makers.” Her smile faded. “I can’t believe they gave you a second shot already. Did y
