Chapter 39

Mayette still seemed perplexed as to how we could view things the way we do, and I could not really reckon of anything further to speak to persuade her differently. She groaned and decided to abandon her efforts to join us. "How are you preparing for resources? Would you need anything for your journey?" Ricky and Justine exchanged short looks. "Are you willing to offer?" Ricky inquired gently. "You helped me rescue two of my kids. I figured a few supplies would be the minimum I could do." "We could always need additional supplies," said Justine. "However, I don't want to steal anything from your group that you may use in the future." "Don't be concerned," Mayette said, disregarding his worries. "Our restaurant had a fully stocked refrigerator, refrigerator, and pantry. Because you see, restaurants normally provide food," she mumbled and laughed. "The married couple that owned it had its own portable generator, so the food would just not rot if the electricity went o