Chapter 160: Meeting up with Ryan

Rick's POV: Rick slipped out of the house. The cool night air hit his face as he walked briskly towards his car. Thoughts raced through his mind. A whirlwind of questions and concerns. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. There was more to this strange occurrence than meets the eye. As he drove to the diner, The streets were unusually quiet. The city is seemingly holding its breath. Rick's grip on the steering wheel tightened. His knuckles are turning white. He glanced at the clock on the dashboard, Realizing that the minutes were ticking by faster than he'd anticipated. Finally, he pulled into the diner parking lot. The neon sign casts a warm glow over the empty spaces. Rick spotted Ryan's car parked in a corner. A familiar sight that brought a small wave of relief. He parked next to it and stepped out. The cold pavement sent a shiver up his spine. Pushing open the glass door, The reassuring aroma of coffee and the soft murmur of conversation we