“asked Henry, who was resting in one of the old vinyl booths. He was an old geezer with a lot of fire but even he wasn’t immune to arthritis, which I guess was now flaring up in both of his knobby knees. “Unfortunately, everything is spoiled in the cooler. Good news, however, there is plenty of canned food,” said Mary.“I found several bags of chips and pretzels too,” I called out from behind the counter. “Oh, and some bottled water.” He nodded, looking weary. “Let’s stock up on that stuff and ge...t rolling. Mary, you might have to drive; it’s going to be dark soon and my eyes don’t particularly work their best at night.”Mary raised her eyebrows and looked at me. “He never wants me to drive,” she mumbled. "He’s very narrow-minded when it comes to women and controlling things that move.”“Oh, you mean he’s chauvinistic?” I said.“I heard that, kid,” said Henry as he shuffled towards the bathroom. “I’m old, not deaf.”“Do you want one of us to come in there with you Henry?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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