Chapter 22

The linens proved to be no problem. Zach said he had more than enough of his own and offered to lend some to Ben to tide him over until he got paid again.

By the time they returned to Ben’s apartment and put away the food, pans, and dishes he’d bought, the truck arrived to deliver his furniture. Then it was a case of the others deciding where everything went, while Zach took off to get the sheets and towels he was lending Ben.

“The table and chairs should be there,” Hayley said, pointing to the wall opposite the front window. “Put the sofa under the window and the armchair cattycorner from it.”

“No,” Ez said. “You do that, the room will look empty. Put the sofa and chair in the center and the table under the window.”

“How about the table between the doors to the bedroom and bathroom,” Ben suggested.

“I suppose…” Hayley replied.

They spent the time until Zach returned arranging and rearranging the furniture until Ez said, “It’s his place, Hayley. He gets to make the decision.”