The First Night

We decided to drive until we just didn't feel like it anymore and that occurred in a town just outside of Richmond VA. We found the Motel 6, our choice of overnight accommodations since they are reasonably priced and they allow pets. Since Kurt was our driver it was my job to go inside and make the arrangements. The woman working behind the front desk greeted me with a smile ( I guess we are officially in the South!). Before we could get down to business, a friend of hers came in with a paper plate covered in aluminum foil and her smile grew even wider. Homemade brownies!
Her friend asked her, "You hungry?"
"Mmm-hmm."
"I can go heat you up some beans and sausage"
"Oh yeah!"
"Well, eat these brownies to hold you over until I get back."
I had to interject my theory of eating dessert first. You know, so you don't have to worry about saving room. Or, in case the world blows up before you get to dessert. Anyway, there were lots of "Mmm-hmms" indicating they were in agreement. I felt like gettin in my own "Mmm-hmm" and insiting that they didn't own that phrase, but I held back.
We got settled in our room and set Harry free. To celebrate his delicious freedom, he hid under the bed for a while. I called and left a message for my class to let them know where my first stop was, so they could place a gold star on the map back in the classroom. I didn't waste any time getting ready for bed. It was an exhausting day and I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow.