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Billy Weaver was walking down the street after getting off the train when something in a window front caught his eye. If was as if he was a rat that smelled cheese and trying to sniff it out. The sign read, “Breakfest n’ Bed” It felt as if he’d been staring at the sign for hours. He walked up to the door and knocked on the door. Not after two seconds of knocking on the door it opened. There stood a woman, old, small, and looked like a normal grandmother.
“Hello there,” the women said, “ Please come in.”
Billy was still stunned at how fast the door opened, but followed the women inside. “Please hang up your jacket and hat please.” Billy noticed that his jacket was the only one up on the coat hanger. He didn’t mind much of it and continued …show more content…

Everyone needs to sign the guest book because it’s against the law if you don’t, and we don’t want the law involved, do we?
“No ma’am.”
The landlady nodded her head and left. Billy examined his room and then left to go sign in the book. As he was walking down the stairs, he passed a door that was cracked open just enough a small dog could fit in. Billy couldn’t resist and took a peek in. Billy saw a young man lying in his bed, but jumped back when he saw the man’s eyes staring at him as if he’s seen a ghost. Billy started walking down the stairs, but had the feeling of running. Once Billy got down the stairs he wandered around until he stumbled upon the guest book. Billy signed his name but saw two very familiar names above his. One was Gregory Temple, and the other was Christopher Mulholland. Billy could have sworn that he’d seen those names before, but couldn’t remember.
“Please sit with me,” the landlady told Billy.
Billy sat down next to the landlady wary of of his surroundings.
“Would you like some tea?”
“Umm… no thank you, i’m quite alright,” Billy responded.
“Did you sign the guest book, dear?”
“Yes, yes I did ma’am,”
“You seem worried, why do you seem worried,” the landlady inquired
“Just a bit homesick that’s all. Well it’s getting quiet late I must be off to bed,”
“Okay, dear,” the landlady said with a grin.
Billy headed upstairs to his room, but found the door, he peaked in earlier calling his name.

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