“They’re here on purpose.” “What?” “They were looking for this rest stop. They were looking at maps today on the road, finding it—” “Why?” “I don’t know,” she said. “I just know they wanted to be here.” Tonight, Darby thought, tying her hair up into a ponytail. Another loose puzzle piece. Another unsolved fragment. It made her stomach hurt. She couldn’t imagine why Ashley and Lars would choose this particular rest stop to park with their hostage, plainly visible among a handful of travelers.
To meet Ed and Sandi
