Suddenly, I’m more exhausted than I’ve ever been in my life. “It’s time for you to go.” To my relief, they don’t protest. As they get up and start toward the door, I have one more question for them. “Are you actually new residents in town, or was that a lie, too?” “We were here on assignment,” Max says. “Okay, cool. I hope you’re leaving town soon.” When they’re out on the porch, they turn to say something more, but I close the door.
