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“Of course. Carson wants to meet up at Wild Riders again this weekend. You down for that?”
“Yes, but only if you teach me more about how to play pool,” she winks at me.
“Deal.”
The server brings out our meal.
“You know the Wild Riders go on longer rides. They have a few campgrounds in the Carolinas that offer rental cabins. They also have a place on the West Coast of Florida. They go everywhere.”
“Really? How do the riders all stay together?”
“The rides are very organized. Once the route is planned out, they load it into everyone’s GPS. So, if someone has to stop or just wants to take a detour, they all meet up at the next planned stop. Would you like to go on one of the trips?”
“It sounds like fun. Yes.”
“Okay, we can ask Sam about the dates; otherwise, he’ll probably tell us once we arrive.”
“Do you know when the story about the faulty vests is going to hit?”
“No, the cops have been trying to keep it quiet, but it’ll be leaked before too long. We were hoping all the businesses would be notified before it breaks, but it’s taking longer than anticipated.”
“And they haven’t made an arrest yet?”
“No, but they’re keeping a close eye on him. It’s up to law enforcement now.”
It’s Friday night, and I pull into the parking lot at Wild Riders. We wave to the regulars sitting outside the club.
I order two drafts at the bar while Val finds a booth. I see Carson come in, so I order another draft and take all three to the table.
“Thanks, Chase.”
“No problem.”
We look up at Sam as he comes over; he slides in beside Carson.
“Glad you dropped by tonight. I got a call from my buddy at the police station. He said the story will probably hit tomorrow on the evening news. Law enforcement has Junior in custody. You’ll probably get hounded by the press for a while, but at least it’s good publicity.”
“Chase, we probably need to give Sanders a head’s up. I’m sure the press will want to get a statement from him.”
“Yeah, let me give him a call. Excuse me.”
After I talk to Sanders, I join my family.
“What did he say?”
“I think he liked the idea. Now that he has full use of his hand, it will make a good story. It’ll be his fifteen minutes of fame, and since he took a bullet, I think he should get something out of the deal.”
“Well, I’ll leave you young people alone. I got some work to do in the back,” Sam gets up from the booth.
“Anything we can help you with, Sam?”
“Nah, It’s paperwork, but thanks.”
Carson says, “Well, I’ll be damned, there’s Joe Tyler. I haven’t seen him in years. Mind if I go talk to him and catch up?”
“Not at all. I promised Val a game of pool, so take your time.”
We walk over to the pool table area, and I ask Val to break.
