The Last Tribe by Brad Manuel

Author:Brad Manuel [Manuel, Brad]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781511656177
Amazon: 1511656174
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2015-04-08T05:00:00+00:00

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Todd woke up early the next morning, sunlight streamed through the window of his second floor room. He was in a king bed with Emily on sheets he hoped were fresh. The air was cold in his room. He rolled over and quickly jumped into his clothes. He snuck outside and into the adult’s RV parked in front of the hotel. John sat at the small dining table with a paper cup of coffee. He did not look like he had slept.

“Well older brother,” Todd asked as he poured himself a cup of coffee. “What’s the plan?”

He doctored his coffee with sugar and milk, and sat down across from John.

“I’d like to leave today, but I respect the priest’s request. I can wait. Besides, aren’t you and Emily headed down to Ellis Island today?” John had a smartass smile on his face, mocking his brother for having to follow his wife’s wishes. Despite the teasing, he envied Todd for still having a wife.

“Today I am going to play it casual. I’ll make breakfast, if the New York people come, they come. They know we’re here. Emily, Melanie, the kids, and I will leave for our trip at around ten. Anyone who would like to come can join us. We’ll do a big stir-fry or something easy for dinner tonight. It will be an open ended invitation.” He sipped his coffee. “No pressure.”

“We can leave on Sunday and still be in Hanover by 4 or 5pm. It’s getting warmer. I bet the roads are clearing.” John looked exhausted. “I’m worried about what I will find up there. I’m losing my mind, knowing Greg is there alone. I worry more that he isn’t there at all.” He lowered his head. “I don’t sleep much anymore. I’m having trouble keeping it together.”

Todd looked at his brother, unraveling with each passing day. “Wake your sons, take the Suburban, and leave. There’s no reason for you to wait on Bernie. Put chains on the tires, drive slowly. Go, find my nephew. We’ll meet you up there.”

A woman spoke from behind John. “You should go, John. We can handle everything from here.” Solange stood in the doorway of the bedroom. “We will see you in a few days.” She smiled at him. She did not want him to leave, but she knew it was the best thing for him.

“I’m leaving you a little light on the muscle if both Matt and I go. Even Craig has been a big help.”

“I made it through a few months in Raleigh without you. Emily is strong, Solange is strong. Peter and Melanie can help. Take some food and get out of here.”

“I’ll get Matt and Craig.” John stood up and put on his coat. “Should we come back here if we find him? Should we meet in Boston?”

“We’ll come to Hanover on Sunday. I know we aren’t going to stay there, but maybe it will be a nice break for us. We’ve been on the road for almost two weeks.

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