His wife had since gone to sleep.
It was past two am by the time he got home. A plate with food on was left on the table, and a few notes on the counter. With a heart at the end of her name.
He turned the TV on and went to nuke the food. Just a few seconds he thought. Her food always reminded him of his childhood. Chicken and mashed potatoes. Her took a big inhale then exhaled.
The TV lit the front room, and he could barely hear it, although its presence comforted him. Made him feel not alone. Although his wife was upstairs the night made the house seem empty. He knew if he'd scream she'd come running. Part of him wanted to. Instead he just ate alone at the table, savoring every bite. The warmth returning to his hands and feet. He wanted a shower or a bath.
"The Sea Side Rest! Where every nights is the best!" The TV blared, and Dave almost spat his food out.
"Come stay the weekend, the week, or even a whoooollee month. The Seaside rest can accomodate pets, children and even in laws." The camera moved from people to people.
"Thats it. I need to go get some rest."
It was past two am by the time he got home. A plate with food on was left on the table, and a few notes on the counter. With a heart at the end of her name.
He turned the TV on and went to nuke the food. Just a few seconds he thought. Her food always reminded him of his childhood. Chicken and mashed potatoes. Her took a big inhale then exhaled.
The TV lit the front room, and he could barely hear it, although its presence comforted him. Made him feel not alone. Although his wife was upstairs the night made the house seem empty. He knew if he'd scream she'd come running. Part of him wanted to. Instead he just ate alone at the table, savoring every bite. The warmth returning to his hands and feet. He wanted a shower or a bath.
"The Sea Side Rest! Where every nights is the best!" The TV blared, and Dave almost spat his food out.
"Come stay the weekend, the week, or even a whoooollee month. The Seaside rest can accomodate pets, children and even in laws." The camera moved from people to people.
"Thats it. I need to go get some rest."
