#rivervale_lodge

"So," Vali says to Frank "How long do you two think you'll be gone?"

"Mm. Few days? A week? Not long."

A nod "Oka, well, Kerri and I got this, obviously. Any place on the patrol path you want me to keep an eye on that I might not know about?"

Frank glances at him as he packs. "I've been on the road a bit; you probably know better than I."

"Well, I figured I might drop by King's Convenience for you a few times, not that Jaymes needs me there often"

"I'm sure he'll be glad to see you."

"Well , with two stores he can be a bit stretched thin. Eulalie is helping him out when she's not roving"

"He'll hire help when he's ready."

A nod "I'm actually head hunting for him a bit. Every now and then a kid in school wants a job that still respects their limits as a minor. Jaymes is cool with that"