As I headed up the hill to Woodside, I was
anticipating a few quiet hours.
Caroline and Mark were still at school.
Louise was supposed to be shopping.

I pulled into the Broadthrow's driveway.
There was a familiar looking old black Buick
parked a little up the hill.
David was leaning against his car, reading
a green book with GUIDE TO THE CALIFORNIA
COASTLINE printed in large black letters
on the cover. "Hi Jenny," he said.

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