Gas pumps, a neon sign, and a curiosity shop out past the last exit with the lights still on.
Out past the last exit there is a building that used to be a filling station and is now, loosely, a store.
Two old pumps out front, neither connected to anything. Inside: turquoise jewelry, license plates, a wall of keys, and a glass case of pocket knives.
The owner keeps the neon on all night. He said it’s cheaper than a sign and better company.
Sometimes the long way around is the point.