Hanging Back
Matthew knew he couldn’t sit for food. There was a chance the waitress might walk him through the dining floor where his son or mother-in-law might see him. “Uh, no. I’m looking for an old lady and a child. It’s my mother-in-law, but they can’t know I’m here,” he explained. The waitress had a suspicious look on her face as she walked him through the restaurant.
Matthew was keen to stay hidden as he followed her to a secluded table. He silently thanked her for agreeing to his request despite how odd it was. Matthew sat.
He couldn’t risk getting caught. Something wasn’t right, and this was his opportunity to get to the bottom of it. To fully blend in, he ordered a small beef slider and fries.