Chapter 37

Zeth said, “You should get that.”

Josh pulled his cellphone out. “It’s Andy Apple from the city. He’s my best friend. We like to keep in touch with each other. I’ve known him forever and love him as a friend.”

Zeth grinned, happy to be Josh’s patient. “You two need some privacy. Leave me alone for a few minutes. Then we can go for our short walk.”

* * * *

As Josh talked to his friend Andy Apple, Zeth dreamed of taking a quick shower, changed into a pair of fresh shorts and a T-shirt. Careful of his shoulder and neck, he grabbed his sunglasses from the kitchen table, slipped feet into a pair of Nike walking shoes and…