Athens doesn’t even have a Walmart—it’s another of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town.

I’ve needed to pee for two hours now. I refuse to leave Adrian alone on her first day open. Her parents are here now, so I finally have a chance to excuse myself to the backroom.

My feet ache from standing all day. I should have thought better of my flip-flops on the concrete floor. I will know for tomorrow. I take a few sips of a diet-cola from the fridge before stepping ...