Runaway TrainChapter 144
The mood was maudlin when we finally retreated into the house. Our parents had done their best to remain invisible but they reappeared when Veronica put out something light for everyone to snack on. Ben’s son, Spenser, climbed up on his father’s lap and gave him a hug. “I thought it went well,” Melissa said. “That will depend on how much the public accepts,” I reminded everybody. “Nobody likes to be reminded that they’ve been played for fools. They’re just as likely to reject the message...