December 02, 2004

The food was cold, but the company was relatively warm, and it was much better than sitting at the edge of his bed afraid he would fall off it all.

He watched the people as they came in - most eating a quick bite at the only place that was open before doing the big meal at dinner. He had ordered a lot of food after looking over the menu - lingering - while sipping some coffee after some warmer small talk. She was a veteran of this situation even if he wasn't and knew what not to talk about but at the same time address indirectly.

While he was waiting on the food was the best time, because he had to be there - they needed him to pay.

December 2, 2004 08:39 PM