The door opened and they introduced themselves. “How far you going?” Al said, glancing over at his passenger, a kid, no more than twenty-five. “Trying to get to Los Angeles,” Jimmy said. “I can take you as far as Albuquerque.” “Every little bit helps.” “Where you from?” “Tucumcari,” Jimmy said. The word made Al tingle. “Never been there,” he said. “Hot. All the time hot.” … Continue reading West on 40 by Lisa Attanasio