Chapter 34

Nathan had definitely seen one of those digital jukeboxes. It was just like the one at the Gatehouse where he had made his decision to leave, the decision that had led to Malak being able to go as far as he did tonight. “Yeah…” Nathan admitted, “they’re something else.”

“Hey, let me make you something,” Dave insisted after he had stashed the remote again. “You look like you haven’t had a decent meal in days. At least let me throw some fries in the fryer,” he went on before Nathan could protest. “Two minutes. Not even any effort on my part.”

Maybe it was the Southern charm or just that this guy was being so damn friendly and accommodating for four in the morning that Nathan couldn’t bring himself to say no. “Sure, man, knock yourself out. Might help keep me awake anyway.”