Chapter 165: What's the Scoop?

All big news depending on who you ask.

"Can't say I have. What's the scoop?"

"Del Fray Technologies was bought out this morning. An under the table thing. No one saw it coming."

That is big news. Del Fray Technologies is a large employer in this neighborhood. Many of the kids' parents have worked there for generations.

"Do you know who?"

John shakes his head. "Not a clue. Some investment firm, but it hasn't hit the papers yet."

John attends the local community college business program and always has an update on things going on in the city. He heard about the new Jack-in-the-Box before anyone else, so I don't spend long questioning his words.

"Well there's no sense in speculating. Del Fray used to be a big supporter of the center, but those donations dried up in the last year or two. Let's hope the new owners will invest in the neighborhood again."

"Let's hope they're not your typical fat cat who will suck every penny they can from the company to buy themselves a new house."