Chapter 39Linda
THE TULIPS WERE undressing, leaving a kaleidoscope blanket in the beds. All of Fritz's plantings of two falls ago brought brightness to my dismal mood. It's been four months and change since Fritz and Ashley disappeared. Thank heaven for the store or I'd be a complete basket case. Business hasn't been great, at least not for new bikes, but I've kept busy with repairs as the warmer weather approaches. Charlie told me to expect a rush when the weather changed.
Mom had been right on target, although I shouldn't be surprised. She said to take care of the house, TJ and the shop. TJ comes with me every day, so I can kill two birds with a stone. My editor would kill me for using a cliché, but for the past few weeks, getting up and running is where the rubber meets the road for m
