Andrea jumps at the sound. She almost dropped her cotton candy. Immediately, Jake slides towards her. “What on earth was that?”
“Probably a rifle range. They’re often in fairgrounds.” Jake vigorously rubs Andrea’s shaking arms. She dubiously scans the entrance to the carnival.
“Well, I guess that’s it for the rifle range.” Matt shrugs. “How about ride on the Ferris wheel?”
“Unless you’d rather we avoided the carnival, Andrea? We can always go do something else.” Jake suggests.
“I’ll be okay. Sorry… I don’t like stressing out like this. I’d like to try the Big wheel.”
We walk into the carnival, continuing our conversation. However, I note that Ethan and Jake are on their guard. They exchange glances and carefully observe the comings and goings of passers-by.
In the queue for the Ferr
