Chapter 82: I’ve Missed You

A tired-looking waitress set a plate in front of Cole with a weary smile and shuffled off to refill the coffee cup of the man in the next booth. Ignoring his breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries for the moment, Cole glanced around the small diner and wondered if any of the other patrons were headed to Mountain Haven for ‘family day’.

In spite of the fact that it was the end of Jenny’s stay, he’d been given very specific instructions when he’d made his appointment for the visit. He should arrive at the front gate no earlier than 9:00 am and present his ID to the security staff there. Once inside the facility’s grounds, he should make his way to Visitor Parking just outside the main complex. Upon entering the building, he’d once again be expected to show his ID to the attendant and he’d be issued a guest badge which he’d be required to wear at all times while he visited the center.