Chapter 34
Tess
The rest of the week was, shockingly, normal, although the status quo continued with the mystery of the Truckmans. Nothing new happened, though. It was almost a letdown.
Specifically:
Ace didn’t come out of stasis.
Probie didn’t admit to being involved in Ace’s abduction.
Celine’s alibi for Ace’s disappearance didn’t break.
Tina’s first shift at the shop didn’t turn out badly.
The new chemistry teacher didn’t cause a gargoyle stampede or turn students into Wookies.
Pregnant women in Dead End didn’t need me to deliver their babies.
The racing pigs, who were resting and practicing for Saturday, didn’t break out of their trailer and rampage through the countryside.
The trophy didn’t bust out of its null container and wreak havoc on Dead End Pawn, me, or the entire town.
Life was suspiciously … normal.
But it was Dead End. There was no way that could last.