Chapter 9
Alan arrived at Bannock’s around ten Sunday morning, hoping there would be less people at that hour. There weren’t, so he had a long wait to be seated in Jim’s section. He killed the time reading until Logan phoned to let him know his table was ready. The guy was his normal snide self, hinting that Alan made things difficult by being so specific in his request. From what Alan heard, as he stood against the wall opposite the hostess stand, that was far from the truth. Several people had specific waiters or waitresses that they wanted, and Logan accommodated them with a smile.
Twenty-to-one says he’s got a thing for Jim and he’s seen us talking and doesn’t like the idea we’re friends. Oh, well, not my problem.
When he was finally seated, he put the book he’d brought for Jim on t
