Lee unfolds The Age, reads the headline on the front page, then goes straight to the back page of the business section to sport. His strong latte gets placed in front of him.
The Age, ‘Thanks Ahmed, this is great.’ Lee pays him exactly $3.05 because sometimes he forgets to pay and just walks out.
He smiles up at Ahmed, who says, ‘How about something to eat? A big breakfast, a burger, some bread and dip? You can’t survive on coffee.’
‘Um, I can’t really afford it.’
‘Ten-dollar breakfast. Eggs on toast, bacon, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato. Any sauce you want. Be a big spender.’
Lee is a singer/songwriter who isn’t getting many gigs lately, which is something he can’t work out. He doesn’t usually have breakfast until about midday, after the first joint, and he cooks at home. He works pa
