There was a long silence after Mary announced she was a killer

Jerry decided it was best to change the subject

I aways stop at this great diner he announced

After parking he walked slightly behind Mary

She ate like person who was truly starving

Mary sliced her steak into small bites

Jerry tried not to look at the knife in her hand

Any thoughts where you will stay this evening he asked

You can leave me here said Mary

I know you are uncomfortable so its best if we part now

Jerry pointed to the help wanted sign

Hey look maybe you can get work here 

He paid the check and wished her well

She was talking to the manager as he left

No more riders he said to himself 

Even the innocent looking ones can be crazy

He drove a couple more hours to the rest stop

Setting up his bunk

Checking the doors were locked three times

It took him a while to fall asleep

He started driving early the next day

Even while listening to books on tape

His mind kept drifting back to Mary 

Wondering what she was doing now

He pulled into the freight yard to drop his load

There was another load waiting for him to pick up

Soon he would be heading back east again

When it started to rain he thought about Mary again

It was still raining at the truck stop

Getting fuel before dashing inside for a coffee

He ran through the rain back to his truck 

Mary was sitting in the passenger seat smiling