Bayou Bodyguard. Jana DeLeon

to scare them away, but he saw no hint of dishonesty. Clearly Tom Breaux believed everything he’d just said.

      “Mr. Breaux,” Brian said, “if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were trying to scare us with a ghost story.”

      Tom shook his head. “And that would be where you’re wrong, sir. I’m trying to warn you with a ghost story. You should already be scared.” He gave them a nod. “Your food will be ready in a couple of minutes.”