Ken and I looked at each other. We were both surprised at Fritz’s request.
“Why? Is there anything wrong?” I asked worriedly.
“Yeah, dude, are you okay? Do you feel bad again?” Ken looked concerned too.
“Uh, no, it’s just that, I--I just don’t feel like being alone tonight. I’m sorry. I know it’s too much to ask.”
Ken looked at me worriedly. I just nodded at him.
“Okay, dude. You have to let me borrow a change of clothes for tonight, and I’ll get my emergency overnight kit in my locker.”
“Emergency overnight kit?” I asked Ken.
“Yeah, I am always prepared, you know. In case of emergencies like this, I have a set of working clothes and toiletries in my locker.”
“Yeah, he has had that ever since high school.”
“Ah, I get it. I also have something similar prepared in my car in case of
