Chapter 7

“It’s a wonder you’re still alive,” he said primly.

“What?” Barnaby gave him a blank look and shrugged.

As Darrell followed the flamboyant man inside, he had to wonder what the hell he had agreed to. Sometimes being nice was not a plus.

After they’d been seated at a plastic booth and given their drinks of iced tea for him and coffee for Barnaby, Darrell eyed the menu suspiciously. He wondered how clean this place was. He glanced around looking for bugs.

“Have you eaten here before?”

“Oh sure.”

Pursing his lips, Darrell studied his choices. “How’s the patty melt?”

“I’m a veggie.”

Darrell stared at him. “What?”

Barnaby waved his hand. “You know, a vegetarian. I always get a salad. I’m sure it’s fine though. I’ve been here with a few dates before and it looks all greasy.”

Darrell winced and looked across to the other side of the menu where it stated breakfast was served all day.