Maybe they knew something of I-24 through Tennessee and I-75 south from Chattanooga. I ordered a hot sandwich and coffee.I looked to the two truckers ...n my right and said, "My name's Bruce and I'm headed for I-24 and then south on I-75. Do you know anything about conditions on those roads?"The trucker nearest to me answered, "My moniker's 'Droopy.' Road conditions thata way aren't the best but I hear they's a lots better than the ones north from here." Yes, the drive from Chicago to here was. "Mike, you need to go after her. I think she's in shock and could hurt someone with that broom handle."Mike looked at the woman then nodded his head and started to walk to the kitchen, as he said over his shoulder, "There's some stuff in the work room that you guys might like to look at. I'll be back in a moment."Mike wasn't far behind Dani when she walked into her office. But when he came to the door he was surprised that she was still standing there.Dani had walked through the kitchen on. "Where are your clothes?" she asked."Can I come in, please?" I asked her, scared that her next door neighbor would hear us talk and come looking at what was going on.I saw her looking in the direction of her living room and then back at me, and finally she said, "Sure," and made some room to let me in.I quickly went inside and she closed the door behind me. I hoped she was maybe going to get me something to wear or cover up with, but instead she just said, "Follow me."When she turned around, I. I waved back and they were soon close enough to talk. The grandmother hung back a couple of steps."Hi John!" Tamara exclaimed. "John, meet my son, Billy. Billy, this is my friend John."He hung back a little shy, but his mother urged him forward. I extended a hand and he gave me a handshake. In doing so, he looked me up and down and his eyes widened."You're funny looking!" the boy stated."Billy!" Tamara said.The boy looked embarrassed and started to cling to his mother. I bent down to bring my.