Instead, she walked into the diner—Millbrook Family Restaurant, though the “Family” had faded off the sign—and sat at the counter. A waitress named Darlene, who was 68 and had no illusions left, poured her coffee without asking.
They sat in silence for a moment. The diner was empty except for an old man in a booth reading a newspaper upside down—Dakota wasn’t sure if he knew or if he just liked the crinkle sound. dakota tyler 53
“You’re not coming back, are you?” Dakota asked. are you?” Dakota asked.