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“Close out.” He handed her cash.
She reached into the pocket of her jean shorts and counted out his change into his hand.
The guy stuffed the bills into his wallet without leaving a tip and returned it to his back pocket. He held out his hand to Judge. “Name’s Wiley.”
“As in Wiley Coyote?” Judge asked.
“That’s right,” the man said. “And you are?”
He took the man’s hand and gave it a firm shake. “Judge.”
“As in judge, jury and executioner?” Wiley asked.
“Something like that,” Judge said with a shrug.
Wiley stared across the table at him. “You tired of the way things are going?”
“Yeah,” Judge replied honestly.
“Ever wanted to make a difference in the world?” Wiley persisted.
“The thought has occurred to me,” Judge responded, his eyes narrowing. “Why?”
Wiley leaned toward him. “I know some people you should meet.”
“Is that so?” Judge couldn’t appear too interested too soon. “Sounds interesting.”
“Might be,” Wiley said. “They’re meeting tonight on Quarry Road. Know where that is?”
Judge wrapped his hand around his beer bottle. “Is that the turnoff just before the gun range?”
Wiley nodded. “They’ll be there around ten o’clock. If you happen to go out there, just tell them Wiley sent you.”
Judge frowned. “Why should I trust you?”
Wiley gave a sneaky grin. “You shouldn’t.” He shrugged. “Be there or don’t.” Wiley pushed to his feet. “You said you were interested in finding like-minded people. I believe they’re your kind of people.”
“Can I buy you another beer?” Judge asked.
Wiley shook his head, “I’ve got to go. I hope you make it out there this evening. I think it’ll be worth your while.” Wiley pushed back from the table and straightened.
Judge stood and held out his hand. “Thanks for the beer.”
Wiley left Judge and strode across the barroom toward the front door.
The waitress appeared.
“You know that guy?” Judge asked, nodding toward Wiley’s figure.
“Sure,” she answered.
“Does he come here often?”
She gathered empty bottles from the table beside his. “Some.”
“Do you trust him?”
She snorted. “I don’t trust anyone.”
