We took their coats, we offered snacks. I shared a look with my wife. Then? 1.25 hours of a verrry nice, verrry standard chat. Finally, Derrick announced, Welp. Coats, Great snacks! I noticed Derrick sharing a look with his wife. They left, and no one had actually said anything. (Thankfully.)

Timothy C Goodwin has work included in Maudlin House, CLOVES, The Centifictionist, and elsewhere.