Chicagoland Sees Busy Thanksgiving Roads, and Maybe a Second Chance Along the Way! Melody Wells, co-owner and operator of Richter & Wells Security, is stuck between a rock and a tough place. Rather, she was until she waved a white flag. With a private truce called six months ago, we thought we saw the last of it. However, our sources state that was only the beginning. Understandably, ex-girlfriend Josephine Richter has her reservations about the newly formed alliance and their upcoming road trip. As hesitant as she may be-curious minds inquire if there's more packed in this car than simply baggage. But love without a little mess makes for a drama-free Thanksgiving exposé. And everyone knows there's no such thing, especially when you're feasting for thanks.