19. Buck’s Will
At first, Salazar couldn’t understand what the lawyer said. She understood the words, but not the context. The lawyer revealed he was the legal attorney of the late Walter “Buck” Swords. Then, he proceeded to tell her that Buck had included her in his last will. He asked if they could meet tomorrow, to go over the inheritance. Salazar felt stunned, trying to process all the information, but agreed.
The old man had a very special surprise for the waitress who had been there with a smile for the last seven years of his life. Still, after the call, Salazar couldn’t explain what she felt. What on earth could Buck have left her? More importantly, why her?