When we arrived at the restaurant that evening, Gray’s wasn’t as full as usual, but there was still a crowd eager to enjoy Chef Gray’s delicious recipes.
Our reserved table near the artificial waterfall was ready, and the hostess seated us immediately.
Like the carpeting and silk wallpaper, the waterfall was new. Before the attack, Mr. Gray had made many new improvements to the decor and added skilled staff.
“This seems like a nice place,” Penny said. It was obvious that she was nervous, but I could understand her discomfort.
“Wait until you taste the food,” William told her. “It’s fantastic. And I want you to meet Amy and her boyfriend, Justin, as soon as they return to Denhurst.”
“They want to return before the new term starts at the city college,” I said. “Amy and Justin are enroll
