Chapter 20
They followed that road for another mile or so before that saw a small gas station. A mechanic was working on a car in the service bay. Another man was filling his gas tank at the pump.
“Bonjour,” Neil called to get the mechanic’s attention. “Do you still have a pay phone in there?”
“Oui,” the mechanic answered as he grabbed a rag to wipe his hands off. “It’s almost impossible to get cellphone service out here.” He looked around the pump area. “Where’s your car? You can’t be hiking around here.”
“Broke down a few miles out,” Neil explained. “I’ve got to call someone to come get us.”
“If you want, I could go take a look at your vehicle. Save someone coming out all this way.”
Neil looked at Cam.
“I’ve got to get back to town. I’m late enough. I’ve got things to do,” she gro
