Rey King had a rough morning, and it was only 4:55 AM.

For starters, a delivery had been left out in the rain overnight. The floors had also not been swept or mopped the night before. Lastly, someone had sprayed "gravy" (not gravy) with a super soaker all over the bathroom.

"Donut Stop" donut shop was located just off the highway. A small place owned by a semi-retired couple, it specialized in cafinating commuters.

Hiram, one of the owners, would often say proudly, "Donut Stop; it's the stop...