"If you need anything during the night, just knock on the wall between our rooms three times. I sleep very light. I'd like to get on the road tomorrow at 9 AM, so that means leaving the motel no later than 7:45 AM to get breakfast. We come back, brush our teeth, then load the car and be on our way. Okay?"
She nodded, so he continued. "Feel free, if you want to watch a movie—" She shook her head.
"Thank you. I'm going to take a long hot shower and wash my hair. That's enough for one night," she said.
He smiled as he took in the long braid. "Okay, lock up, and I'll see you in the morning."
She smiled and closed the door. Listening for the secondary lock, Hal heard her snap it into place. Satisfied, he went into his room and locked up behind himself.
He stripped down and folded his worn
