No sign of Lance in the bookstore, but perhaps it’s too early for him to show up. But it’s also a weekend, and Lance is a bookworm. Or at least that’s what Scott thought. His eyes kept looking to the door anytime he heard the jingle of the bell. But perhaps it was better that Lance didn’t show up today, seeing as Scott had the pack to ‘keep him company.’

Bad thing? Or a good thing? Sometimes it was hard for Scott to tell the difference, especially lately. He could ...