{"product_id":"2940044190221","title":"The Orchard- Johnny","description":"\u003cp\u003e“I’m not sure exactly what day or anything, but can you give me a ride to the truck stop. I want to try and catch a ride with one of the trucker's heading out on I-87.”\u003cbr\u003e“So you’re heading south, huh?” How does Jodi feel about that, I wanted to ask?\u003cbr\u003eLooking out at the orchard he went on, “Yeah, I think I’m ready for some warmer weather. Florida is always nice in the winter.”\u003cbr\u003e“Just let me know when you want to leave, I’ll take you to the truck stop.” I told him.\u003cbr\u003e“Sure appreciate it, man. Do you want another beer?” The kinder Kenny was the madder I felt.\u003cbr\u003eDraining the last of my beer, I got up, “No, I’m all right. I think I’m going to head up to bed anyway.”\u003cbr\u003e“I’ll go ahead and go then, see you tomorrow. Night.” I heard Kenny say to the door I’d shut tight on my way into the house.\u003cbr\u003eAfter he left I grabbed another beer, turned off the lights and went back out on the porch. Sitting in the dark I made my decision. Kenny could not wreak havoc on our lives and walk away. He wouldn't need that ride after all, I thought.\u003cbr\u003eThe following Wednesday, while Kenny was at another meeting with Willie, I pulled out Granddads Winchester. Heading out into the orchard I shot a deer, dressed it out and hung it next to the barn.\u003cbr\u003eThursday I went to the forge and gave a firm push on the fourth plank from the front. Slowly I exchanged one barrel for the other. Taking a seat on the back porch, I turned on the radio, wondering what the music of my life would be today. Today WFLS didn’t fail; \"Why Me?\" filled the night. Listening to the words, ‘my souls in your hands,’ I waited in the dark, for Kenny to come home. Granddad's shotgun across my lap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheila W. Perry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107807772912,"sku":"2940044190221","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044190221_p0.jpg?v=1763956647","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044190221","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}