One Step Over the Border (2009)
“Geographical distinctions faded with the setting of the hot summer sun. Each town had one particular street where the rainbow of bright lights summoned customers. It could be Broadway, or Lincoln Avenue, or Twenty-first Street… they all appeared the same. When Laramie and Hap followed the flashing red and green lights into the parking lot of Jose’s Git-N-Go, he assumed it was just another fast food night.
“This ain’t my idea of a fine supper.” Hap glared at the microwave window where a foot...-long green chili burrito twirled a pirouette in slow motion.
“We did get overtime money for waiting for that last load at the feedlot. But I’m surprised all the decent cafés close before midnight.” Laramie juggled a large bag of barbecued potato chips and two frozen cheeseburgers while he tried to swipe away the dirt caked to the front of his jeans. “I don’t think a decent place would let us in until we cleaned up, anyway. Did you rip open the end of that burrito bag?”MoreLess
“This ain’t my idea of a fine supper.” Hap glared at the microwave window where a foot...-long green chili burrito twirled a pirouette in slow motion.
“We did get overtime money for waiting for that last load at the feedlot. But I’m surprised all the decent cafés close before midnight.” Laramie juggled a large bag of barbecued potato chips and two frozen cheeseburgers while he tried to swipe away the dirt caked to the front of his jeans. “I don’t think a decent place would let us in until we cleaned up, anyway. Did you rip open the end of that burrito bag?”MoreLess
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