Chapter 11

“The kids almost lived down here when we came up,” Emory said, hands on hips, looking around as if remembering. “Follow me.”

Emory opened a door, revealing a home theater. A huge screen covered one whole wall of the room. There was stadium seating for at least two dozen people. “It has surround sound, great for watching sporting events. I have a library of movies, if you’d care to watch something. I can even make real theater popcorn.” Emory smiled warmly at Cam as he closed the door.

Walking across the rec room to the opposite side, Emory pointed out a door that he said led to his office, then they continued through another. They entered a work-out room that would make Planet Fitness sit up and take notice.

“Holy cow!” Cam exclaimed, looking around at the array of equipment. “You’ve got everything in here! Free weights, resistance machines, treadmills, bikes. Wow!” He turned to look at Emory. “No wonder you’re in such great shape.”

Emory laughed. “I do my best for an old man.”