Cattail Chapter 1
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September 2005 | |
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Location
Characters
- Roger Bishop, Retired Factory Rat
- Jason Daugherty, Insurance Agent
- Becky, Cafe Owner
- Lucile Burns, RV owner
- Marty, Auto Mechanic
- Amber Herter, neighbor
Time period
September 2005
Summary
Roger is at loose ends after retirement. He is a lonely widower watching TV coverage of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath when he suddenly decides to volunteer his carpentry skills.
Roger purchases Lucile Burn's RV and has Marty check it out. He arranges with his neighbor to watch his house while he gathers his tools and prepares to head south. His last stop on the way out of town is his wife's grave.
Also Mentioned
- Colleen Bishop, Roger's late wife
- Erin Bishop, Roger's daughter in the Air Force
- Roger's parents are mentioned
- Lucile's husband Elmer Burns