She Defended a Lonely Biker, and Her Town Never Saw It Coming

the whole room feel less tragic than it had any right to.

“So,” Ellie said, “you’re the diner lady.”

Naomi laughed.

“I was hoping for something a little grander.”

Ellie shook her head.

“Nope. Diner lady feels correct. Dad says you saved him from eating vending-machine crackers for dinner.”

“I object,” Hank said. “I had beef jerky.”

Ellie looked at Naomi.

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