A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

Author:Ethan Joella
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scribner
Published: 2022-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Chuck calls Sal on Sunday and tells him his plans for leaving. He doesn’t mention the pig, and since Rescue Ranch is closed today, he has one last day to prepare himself for pig ownership and his big trip, which both seem absurd. Should he really buy a pig and get right on the road? Shouldn’t Frederick get used to him first? How do pigs travel?

But somehow he knows it will be okay. Frederick will get used to the road and then Hilton Head. Chuck will pat him and reassure him as they drive. You did it, he hears Cat say. Who knew you had it in you, sweetheart?

“Good for you,” Sal says on the phone.

Chuck pauses. “And tell Marguerite that I’m sorry I asked about Cocoa. I guess I was—”

“Ahhh,” Sal says, interrupting him. He clears his throat loudly. “If Marguerite goes before me, they’re gonna find me in the nuthouse. I promise you that. So asking to borrow a dog isn’t that bad.”

“Thanks, Sal.” Chuck smiles. “And…”

“And we’ll look after the place,” Sal says. Then Sal starts to list everything he should do before he leaves, as if Chuck’s never gone away before.

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