Troy
(Present)
I had to go back in there. I'd be a selfish s**t if I didn't. I couldn't let Mrs. Denison down. I expected the same kid to be waiting there for me after leaving abruptly but she was sitting with two girls. The smaller one in her lap and the other standing on the side of her. She was so much better at this than me. I think to myself. I just muscle the rest of the line and think I'm home free. I left out of the front having to make a big scene with Mrs. Denison. We walked out the front door and I bumped right into her.
I just say "Merry Christmas," deeply, playing the role, and walk away, but her eyes were big with recognition. I power walked out the door not thinking she would follow me. What reason would she have to? She had her husband, I was just some i***t from her pas
