Chapter 19

“There are three communal bathrooms,” Larry told Cole as they returned to the elevator. He pointed to a door with a sign labeling it as such. “It’s compulsory to clean up after you’ve showered or used the sink. There are towels and washcloths on the top shelf of your closet, as well as sheets and pillowcases.”

“Of course I’ll clean up. Who wouldn’t?” Cole asked.

Larry rolled his eyes. “You’d be surprised.”

When Cole, Larry, and Adam were back on the ground floor, Adam left, telling Cole he’d see him in the morning, “When you bring Bull over on your way to work.”

“He’s welcome to leave him here,” Larry said.

“I don’t think he’ll be happy, cooped up in my room all day,” Cole told him.

“Hell, if he’s as well-behaved as he seems to be, he can have the run of the place, down here. What are your work hours?”

“Eleven to eight, but there’s travel time, too.” That reminded Cole that he was going to buy a bike as soon as possible. “If you’re sure it’s okay to leave him…”